Stokes National Park

Park Coastal national park in Western Australia, rugged landscapes

Coastal national park in Western Australia with granite headlands, beaches and day‑walks; visitors camp, fish and follow coastal trails.

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Stokes National Park
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How to Get to Stokes National Park #

Stokes National Park is reached by sealed and unsealed roads from the nearest regional towns. Expect the last stretches to be on gravel or sandy tracks; a car with reasonable clearance is recommended. Check local maps and park notices for seasonal closures before setting out.

Tips for Visiting Stokes National Park #

  • Access the park with a high-clearance vehicle if exploring fire roads - some tracks are unsealed and cut through sand.
  • Watch for migratory birds in the inlet at dawn; bring binoculars - the wetlands attract waders in spring and autumn.
  • There are no large commercial facilities nearby; carry food and fuel from the nearest service town.

Best Time to Visit Stokes National Park #

Visit outside peak summer temperatures; shoulder seasons bring birds, wildflowers, and more tolerable walks.

Spring (Sept-Nov)
Sept-Nov · 10-20°C
Wildflowers bloom after winter rains and birdlife is at its busiest.
Autumn (Mar-May)
Mar-May · 15-25°C
Milder temperatures for walking and coastal breezes are easier to tolerate.

Weather & Climate near Stokes National Park #

Climate

Stokes National Park's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in February) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 8°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (567 mm/year).

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

January

January is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 26°

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
6.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy

February

February is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° 26°

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
5.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° 25°

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).

Comfort

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

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° 20°

Weather

71 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 78 mm of rain.

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
17°

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 20°

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm).

Comfort

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

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
5.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 16 mm.

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° 24°

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
5.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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