Visiting through the seasons
It's a haven for waterbirds, so the best time of year to visit is when Peery Lake is full. Spring is a good time to see emu chicks and at other times you may see kangeroos, eagles and falcons.
Temperature
Summer
- The average temperature ranges between 23°C and 36°C
- The area's highest recorded temperature in summer is 48.6°C
Winter
- The average temperature ranges between 5°C and 19°C
- The area’s lowest recorded temperature in winter is -3.3°C
Rainfall
- The wettest month on average is January, the driest month on average is September
- The area's highest recorded rainfall is 173.2mm in one day
Climate averages recorded at nearby weather stations
White Cliffs
Average temperature ranges
The area's highest recorded temperature is 48.6° C. Its lowest recorded temperature is -3.3° C. Information recorded by the Australian Bureau of Meteorology weather station at White Cliffs Post Office.
Average rainfall ranges
The area's highest recorded rainfall is 140.2mm in one day. Information recorded by the Australian Bureau of Meteorology weather station at White Cliffs Post Office.
Wilcannia
Average temperature ranges
The area's highest recorded temperature is 48.2° C. Its lowest recorded temperature is -5° C. Information recorded by the Australian Bureau of Meteorology weather station at Wilcannia (Reid St).
Average rainfall ranges
The area's highest recorded rainfall is 173.2mm in one day. Information recorded by the Australian Bureau of Meteorology weather station at Wilcannia (Reid St).
