Yarrahapinni Wetlands National Park

How to Get to Yarrahapinni Wetlands National Park #

Located on the mid-north coast of New South Wales, the park is accessible by car from nearby towns via the Pacific Highway and local roads. Look for designated car parks and walking tracks leading into the wetlands.

Tips for Visiting Yarrahapinni Wetlands National Park #

Visit during migration season for the best birdwatching opportunities.
Access the wetlands via the main car park off the Pacific Highway to avoid confusing rural roads.
Bring a scope or binoculars - many wetland birds can be viewed from dedicated hides.

Best Time to Visit Yarrahapinni Wetlands National Park #

Best in spring and autumn for birdlife and comfortable weather; mornings bring the most bird activity.

Spring

Sep-Nov · 15-25°C

Breeding and migration activity; comfortable weather for walks.

Autumn

Mar-May · 15-25°C

Moderate temperatures and good light for photography.

Winter

Jun-Aug · 8-18°C

Quieter trails and concentrated waterbird populations.

Weather & Climate near Yarrahapinni Wetlands National Park #

Climate

Yarrahapinni Wetlands 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 27°C. Abundant rainfall (1400 mm/year), wettest in March.

Air Quality: AQI 35 Good

Best Time to Visit

OctoberSeptemberApril

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

35°

Warmest Month

8°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (156 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

19° – 27°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

156 mm

Rainfall

4.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.6

UV Index

Extreme

13.7h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (164 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

19° – 27°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

164 mm

Rainfall

4.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.3

UV Index

Extreme

13.0h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (193 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

18° – 26°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

193 mm

Rainfall

3.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.8

UV Index

Very High

12.1h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (147 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

15° – 24°

75%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

147 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.3

UV Index

High

11.2h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (136 mm).

70 Very Good

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

12° – 22°

73%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

136 mm

Rainfall

3.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.8

UV Index

Moderate

10.5h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

9° – 19°

74%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

109 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.5

UV Index

Moderate

10.1h daylight

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm).

74 Very Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

8° – 19°

72%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

63 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

10.3h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).

76 Very Good

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

9° – 20°

69%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

46 mm

Rainfall

4.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

10.9h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).

78 Very Good

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

11° – 22°

70%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

51 mm

Rainfall

4.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.4

UV Index

High

11.8h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

14° – 24°

72%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

88 mm

Rainfall

4.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.8

UV Index

Very High

12.7h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

16° – 25°

75%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

120 mm

Rainfall

4.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

13.5h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

18° – 27°

75%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

127 mm

Rainfall

4.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.5

UV Index

Extreme

13.9h daylight

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