Snake Range National Park

Park Protected area conserving rugged ranges in Queensland

A Queensland national park offering dry-country hiking, wildlife viewing and remote outback scenery, used by bushwalkers and campers exploring central Queensland landscapes.

Snake Range National Park
-24.0548, 147.5947

How to Get to Snake Range National Park #

Snake Range National Park is reached by road from the nearest regional towns in central Queensland. Distances are large in this part of Australia; allow for remote driving conditions and check park advisories before travel.

Tips for Visiting Snake Range National Park #

  • Check for Aboriginal cultural protections before visiting rock art sites; avoid touching or altering any markings.
  • Summer brings hot and potentially dry conditions - plan early starts for hikes to avoid heat of the day.
  • Carry ample water and navigation tools; some trails are remote and unmarked.

Best Time to Visit Snake Range National Park #

Visit in the Australian dry season for safer, more stable conditions and trail access.

Dry season
April-September · 15-30°C
More comfortable conditions for hiking and camping; lower bushfire risk than peak summer.
Wet season
October-March · 20-40°C
Hotter, monsoonal rains, and increased risk of flash flooding and difficult track conditions.

Weather & Climate near Snake Range National Park #

Climate

Snake Range National Park's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in January) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 7°C to 33°C. Moderate rainfall (627 mm/year).

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the warmest month with highs of 33°C and lows of 21°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
21° 33°

Weather

90 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

February

February is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (103 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
21° 32°

Weather

103 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

March

March is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm).

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
19° 31°

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm

April

April is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm).

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
15° 28°

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

May

May is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
12° 25°

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm

June

June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C. The driest month with just 23 mm.

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
22°

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 21°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
21°

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
23°

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
12° 27°

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm).

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
16° 30°

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm).

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
18° 32°

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

December

December is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
20° 33°

Weather

84 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

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