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

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

In February, Byron Bay typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 27°C. But by evening, they drop to around 22°C.

Byron Bay in February usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 172 mm for the month. In this month, the heaviest downpours of the year are not uncommon. Carrying a poncho might be your best bet to stay dry. Rain is expected on roughly 14 days.

The city usually sees around 210 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Byron Bay. July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December tend to have 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 February

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 22°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 27°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 26°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 45%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 172 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
SunshineSunshine 210 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Australia in February

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

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 26°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 February.

Swimming
8/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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