Yanununbeyan National Park
National Park National park preserving grassy woodlands near Canberra
Protected area near the ACT-NSW border featuring sandstone ridges and woodland; used for bushwalking, picnics and nature observation close to Canberra.
How to Get to Yanununbeyan National Park #
Easily reached by car from Canberra and Queanbeyan; the park is a short drive east of the city. Several access points and short trails start from roadside car parks - consult NSW National Parks maps for specific trailheads.
Tips for Visiting Yanununbeyan National Park #
- Use the Queanbeyan side entrances to avoid peak Canberra weekend traffic.
- The park contains sensitive Aboriginal sites - observe signage and avoid off-track exploration around marked locations.
- Combine a visit with a drive into Namadgi National Park for more extensive walking options.
Best Time to Visit Yanununbeyan National Park #
Best visited in spring and autumn for comfortable weather; proximity to Canberra makes it popular on weekends.
Weather & Climate near Yanununbeyan National Park #
Yanununbeyan National Park's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in January) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from -2°C to 24°C. Moderate rainfall (814 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm).
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June
June is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 9°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).
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August
August is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with 83 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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