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The best time to visit Kosciuszko National Park

Month-by-month climate averages for Kosciuszko National Park, New South Wales, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Kosciuszko National Park is usually January, February, March and December, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest November rain is behind you.

Kosciuszko National Park is warmest in January (highs near 19°C) and coldest in July (lows around -4°C), with roughly 1136 mm of precipitation across the year and November the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is January, February, March and December. Expect overnight frost in May, June, July and August.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Kosciuszko National Park forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Kosciuszko National Park weather by month

what to expect in Kosciuszko National Park through the year

Here is Kosciuszko National Park's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Kosciuszko National Park by season.

Jan
19°
Mild
Feb
19°
Mild
Mar
17°
Mild
Apr
11°
Cool
May
-1°
Cold
Jun
-2°
Cold
Jul
-4°
Cold
Aug
-2°
Cold
Sep
10°
Cool
Oct
12°
Cool
Nov
16°
Mild
Wettest
Dec
18°
Mild

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Kosciuszko National Park?
The most comfortable time to visit Kosciuszko National Park is usually January, February, March and December, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest November rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Kosciuszko National Park?
January is the warmest month in Kosciuszko National Park, averaging highs near 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Kosciuszko National Park?
July is the coldest month in Kosciuszko National Park, with lows around -4°C. Overnight frost is likely in May, June, July and August.
When is the rainy season in Kosciuszko National Park?
The wettest month in Kosciuszko National Park is usually November, out of roughly 1136 mm of precipitation across the year.

Kosciuszko National Park month by month