January
Shoulder seasonWarm and humid with afternoon storms possible
School holidays push park queues and hotel rates to their peak.
February
Good time to goWarm and humid, rain still possible
Crowdsmoderate
Pricesmoderate
Crowds ease after January; pack rain layers for park days.
March
Best time to goWarm days, cooling evenings
Crowdsmoderate
Pricesmoderate
One of the strongest months for beach and park days together.
April
Best time to goMild and mostly dry
Crowdsmoderate
Pricesmoderate
Comfortable for children and good for hinterland walks.
May
Best time to goMild days, cooler mornings
Whale-watching season opens and crowds stay low.
June
Good time to goCool and dry
Crowdsmoderate
Pricesmoderate
Good for whale watching; beach swimming needs a wetsuit.
July
Good time to goCool and dry, coolest nights
Winter school holidays lift prices; parks remain busy.
August
Good time to goCool and dry with clear days
Crowdsmoderate
Pricesmoderate
Strong whale-watching month with manageable park queues.
September
Best time to goWarming up, mostly dry
Crowdsmoderate
Pricesmoderate
Shoulder-season weather with whale watching still running.
October
Best time to goWarm and mostly dry
Crowdsmoderate
Pricesmoderate
Excellent balance before the December peak arrives.
November
Best time to goWarm with rising humidity
Crowdsmoderate
Pricesmoderate
Last full month of whale watching and good beach conditions.
December
Shoulder seasonHot and humid with storm risk
Peak holiday pricing and queues; book parks and hotels early.
- BestMar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov
- GoodFeb, Jun, Jul, Aug
- FairJan, Dec