Byron Bay Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Byron Bay enjoys a subtropical climate with hot, wet summers and mild, dry winters. It´s mild, temperate climate makes it a perfect place to holiday year round. The summer months are December, January and February. February is usually the hottest and most humid. Winters are not cold with daily maximums usually reaching a pleasant 19°C (67°F) and a minimum of 11°C (52°F).
Byron Bay is the ideal beach holiday destination. In general it is a pleasant place to be. Winters are mainly dry and sunny. During the summer chances of rain are higher. Especially evenings can be wet, cooling the day down making for a comfortable overnight temperature.
Fun fact: From June to September you can spot large Humpback whales.
Monthly Temperature in Byron Bay
The weather in Byron Bay changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in January to a pleasant 20°C (68°F) in July.
Nighttime temperatures range from 22°C (72°F) in January to 13°C (55°F) in July.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Byron Bay
Byron Bay experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1332 mm (52 in) of precipitation annually. The seasons in Byron Bay bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, February, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 172 mm (6.8 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 14 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, September, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 51 mm (2 in) over 8 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Byron Bay Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Byron Bay
Byron Bay enjoys sunny spells year-round. October sees up to 8.7 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. June, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 6.3 hours of sun despite this cloudier time of the year.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Water Temperature in Byron Bay
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 22°C (72°F) in July to 26°C (79°F) in February.
Water temperature over the year
Byron Bay 3-Day Forecast
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Best Time to Visit Byron Bay
The best time to visit Byron Bay is during January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather provides comfortable temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 28°C (82°F). With rainfall of 51 mm (2 in) to 148 mm (5.8 in), you can expect pleasant weather during your visit in these months.Be prepared for heavier rainfall during February, the wettest period of the year. Seeking the perfect travel destination for this year? We've created a tool that suggests locations matching your desired weather. Let our weather planner guide your travel decisions.
