Popran National Park

Park New South Wales park protecting rainforest gullies and creeks

A sandstone gorge and bushland reserve north of Sydney with walking tracks, creek pools and picnic areas. Visitors hike, swim in secluded pools and birdwatch within this near-coastal reserve.

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Popran National Park
Popran National Park - access via Popran Creek Rd, Central Coast / Brisbane Water catchment area, New South Wales
-33.3818, 151.1929
Open daily (daylight hours)
Free (no general entry fee)

Best Time to Visit Popran National Park #

Best visited in autumn and spring for comfortable hiking conditions and lower insect activity.

Spring & Autumn (best)
September-November, March-May · 12-22°C (54-72°F)
Comfortable temperatures for hiking and wildlife watching with generally fewer insects.
Summer
December-February · 20-30°C (68-86°F)
Warm to hot with higher humidity and more insects; occasional thunderstorms possible.
Winter
June-August · 8-16°C (46-61°F)
Cooler and pleasant for walks; generally drier and quieter than summer.

Weather & Climate near Popran National Park #

Climate

Popran National Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in January) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 6°C to 26°C. Abundant rainfall (1160 mm/year), wettest in March.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
26°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (138 mm).

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
17° 26°

Weather

138 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (140 mm).

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
17° 26°

Weather

140 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (143 mm).

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
16° 24°

Weather

143 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm).

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 22°

Weather

103 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 19°

Weather

99 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm).

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm).

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 22°

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
13° 23°

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° 25°

Weather

90 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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