Average Monthly Sunshine in Byron Bay

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Byron Bay receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Byron Bay experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, October, sees up to 260 hours of sunshine, while June, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 190 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2715 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy 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 / rainier time of the year.

Byron Bay’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Byron Bay enjoys an average of 2715 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

February, Byron Bay’s wettest month, receives 148 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C. During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 23°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Byron Bay Precipitation page.