Outback QLD temps in Sept

Litlbalt

Whilst September is starting to warm up you can still get overnight temps in outback Qld including Lawn Hill area that are in the low single digit range, so definitely take some warm gear with you.

Enjoy your trip.
Athol

Litlbalt,

A lot depends on the weather patterns at the time, there can be extremes either way. August & September are usually the driest months up here, so rain may not be a problem.

The following charts might give you an idea?





If you're doing the dinosaur thing, you're in luck, as Australian Age of Dinosaurs(AAOD) has just received a number of extra dinosaurs that will be positioned along the valley walking track, so should be a great experience, for both big and little kids.

Wouldn't hurt to bring at least a light jacket each.

Bob

Hi Litlbalt

We were in the area late August and through September in 2009. The upside was that the crowds had gone so the campsites were sparsely populated. Even in August it was hot at Lawn Hill, so our walks were reduced. We did do one in the middle of the day and got overheated, only revived by being able to soak in cool running water.

We choose not to go further north due in part to the hot weather and in part due to our time restrictions.

The days and night through dinosaur country were pleasant. When we got to Longreach, the Thomson River Apex camp had only a dozen or so there each night, and Shire staff said it had been packed out until the previous week when the hot weather hit and the "winter in the north" people moved out. A four day limit has since been placed on that campground.

While we always have at least one set of warmer clothing where ever we go, I do not recall any cool nights until we crossed into New South Wales early October at got stormy and wet weather and it felt like we had dropped from mid summer into mid winter for a while.

If you are doing a loop, perhaps get to Lawn Hill early then take more time as you work your way south.

I live on a cattle station in the "Dinosaur Triangle", and can say you will find the weather in Sept to be warm and starting to be hot by mid-October. Lovely days and cool but not cold nights. No need for winter gear - just a "maybe" jumper.