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

How is the weather in Byron Bay in December? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Byron Bay generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 27°C, while night temperatures can drop to 21°C.

Byron Bay in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 120 mm for the month. Typically around 12 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 250 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Byron Bay. July, August, September and October generally stand out with 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 December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 21°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 27°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 25°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 39%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 120 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
SunshineSunshine 250 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Australia in December

Find out more about the weather in Australia in December 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 December?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 25°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 December.

Swimming
9/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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