Watheroo National Park

Park Protected bushland park with native wildlife and lakes

North of Perth in Western Australia, Watheroo National Park contains sandy heath and seasonal wildflower displays, with remote 4WD tracks for bushwalking and birdwatching.

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Watheroo National Park
Watheroo National Park, Western Australia
-30.1668, 115.8381

How to Get to Watheroo National Park #

Watheroo National Park is north of Perth and accessed via regional highways from towns such as Dalwallinu and Moora. Travel is by car; park tracks may be unsealed and the area has limited services so plan supplies and fuel accordingly.

Tips for Visiting Watheroo National Park #

  • If visiting in spring, look for seasonal wildflower displays along the scrub-timing varies with winter rains.
  • Some tracks are remote; ensure a full tank of fuel and carry spare water when you explore the park's interior tracks.

Best Time to Visit Watheroo National Park #

Spring is the best time for wildflowers and moderate temperatures; summers are hot and dry.

Spring
September-November · 12-25°C (54-77°F)
Wildflower season and mild walking conditions in the park.
Summer
December-February · 25-35°C (77-95°F)
Hot and potentially uncomfortable for long walks; mornings are preferable.

Weather & Climate near Watheroo National Park #

Climate

Watheroo National Park's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in February) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 7°C to 34°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 9 mm.

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
18° 34°

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is the warmest month with highs of 34°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
18° 34°

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
17° 31°

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 26°

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

May

May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 22°

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

June

June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with 76 mm of rain.

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
21°

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October 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

21 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
13° 28°

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is mild with highs of 32°C and lows of 16°C. The driest month with just 9 mm.

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
16° 32°

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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