Wickham National Park

National Park National park conserving Queensland coastal forests

Wickham National Park in Queensland offers eucalyptus woodland, walking tracks and picnic areas used by day visitors and local bushwalkers.

Wickham National Park
Wickham National Park, Queensland, Australia (approx. -27.833764, 153.162708)
-27.8338, 153.1627
Daylight hours
Free (national park)

How to Get to Wickham National Park #

Wickham National Park is reached by car from nearby Queensland regional towns; consult local maps and council sites for the nearest park entrance and access roads. Public transport links are limited in many coastal hinterland parks.

Tips for Visiting Wickham National Park #

  • Check local park signage for seasonal trail closures due to fire risk.
  • Wickham is a coastal hinterland park - pick low-tide windows for any coastal walks and avoid cliff edges after heavy rain.
  • Local insects can be persistent; lightweight long clothing helps more than insect spray for midges.

Best Time to Visit Wickham National Park #

Winter and the shoulder seasons are best for comfortable walking weather; summer brings heat and humidity.

Winter (Jun-Aug)
Jun-Aug · 12-22°C (54-72°F)
Drier and cooler - comfortable for walking and exploring.
Summer (Dec-Feb)
Dec-Feb · 20-30°C (68-86°F)
Hotter and more humid with afternoon storms; beaches may be busier.

Weather & Climate near Wickham National Park #

Climate

Wickham 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 8°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1245 mm/year), wettest in February.

Air Quality: AQI 25 Good
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberNovemberOctober
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
42°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (153 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
20° 29°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

153 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.8
UV Index
Extreme
13.5h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (168 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
19° 28°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

168 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
12.9h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (142 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° 28°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

142 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (116 mm).

80 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 26°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

116 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
11.3h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm).

79 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
12° 23°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

117 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.6h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
21°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.3h daylight

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
20°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.5h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
21°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
11.0h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° 24°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
11.8h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).

81 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 25°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

95 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
12.6h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm).

82 Excellent

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° 27°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

107 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
13.3h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (153 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° 28°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

153 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
13.7h daylight

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