Taunton National Park

How to Get to Taunton National Park #

Taunton National Park is in Queensland. Access is generally by road from regional centers; local shire offices and Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service provide current access and safety information.

Tips for Visiting Taunton National Park #

Check conditions for four-wheel-drive access in advance; some park roads are rough and seasonally closed.
Observe local fire regulations during dry months; the Outback can be unforgiving to negligence.
Bring ample water and fuel for remote drives; services are sparse between towns.

Best Time to Visit Taunton National Park #

Autumn through spring usually offers the most comfortable conditions for visiting.

Autumn-spring

April-October · 50-75°F (10-24°C)

Milder temperatures and drier conditions suitable for exploration.

Summer

November-March · 70-95°F (21-35°C)

Hotter and often wetter; extreme heat and storms possible.

Weather & Climate near Taunton National Park #

Climate

Taunton National Park's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in January) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 9°C to 33°C. Moderate rainfall (677 mm/year).

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

33°

Warmest Month

9°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the warmest month with highs of 33°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm).

Comfort

28°

Feels Like Warm

28°C

Temperature

22° – 33°

Weather

119 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

February

February is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm).

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

22° – 32°

Weather

68 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

March

March is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

20° – 32°

Weather

54 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

April

April is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm).

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

17° – 29°

Weather

37 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

May

May is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm).

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

14° – 26°

Weather

38 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

June

June is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. The driest month with just 23 mm.

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

11° – 23°

Weather

23 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

9° – 22°

Weather

25 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

August

August is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

10° – 24°

Weather

24 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

September

September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

13° – 27°

Weather

25 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

October

October is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

17° – 30°

Weather

47 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

November

November is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm).

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

19° – 31°

Weather

76 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

December

December is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 21°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (141 mm).

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

21° – 33°

Weather

141 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

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