Byron Bay weather in August (New South Wales, Australia)

Planning a trip to Byron Bay in August? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Byron Bay the weather in August is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 21°C, while night temperatures can drop to 13°C.

Byron Bay in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 64 mm for the month. Typically around 9 days of rainfall is expected.

With around 240 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Byron Bay. July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Byron Bay climate page with graphs.

 

Byron Bay, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 31%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 64 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
SunshineSunshine 240 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Australia in August

Find out more about the weather in Australia in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Byron Bay in August?

For visitors traveling to Byron Bay, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 22°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
8/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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