Byron Bay vs Sydney Weather Compared
Byron Bay runs 1.7 degrees warmer than Sydney on average, 23.9 degrees to 22.2 degrees across the year. Byron Bay collects 1,845mm of rain a year to Sydney's 1,068mm, a 777mm gap. RefDat Comfort Scores land within two tenths of each other (7.0/10 for Byron Bay, 7.0/10 for Sydney).
Summary Comparison
Byron Bay
Avg Max Temp
23.9°C
Avg Min Temp
17.2°C
Annual Rainfall
1845mm
Days >35°C
0
Frost Days
0
Comfort Score
7.0/10
Sydney
Avg Max Temp
22.2°C
Avg Min Temp
14.0°C
Annual Rainfall
1068mm
Days >35°C
3
Frost Days
0
Comfort Score
7.0/10
Key Differences
- Byron Bay is 1.7 degrees warmer on average than Sydney
- Byron Bay receives 777mm more annual rainfall than Sydney
- Sydney experiences 3 more days above 35C per year
Monthly Comparison
| Month | Byron Bay Max (°C) |
Sydney Max (°C) |
Byron Bay Min (°C) |
Sydney Min (°C) |
Byron Bay Rain (mm) |
Sydney Rain (mm) |
Byron Bay Comfort | Sydney Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.4 | 26.6 | 22.4 | 19.7 | 202.8 | 117.9 | 5.6 | 7.0 |
| February | 27.7 | 26.5 | 21.9 | 19.5 | 200.8 | 82.3 | 5.9 | 6.8 |
| March | 26.0 | 25.5 | 20.9 | 17.2 | 161.5 | 58.9 | 6.9 | 7.9 |
| April | 24.1 | 21.9 | 17.2 | 14.0 | 286.3 | 160.4 | 7.4 | 7.3 |
| May | 21.2 | 18.8 | 14.8 | 11.4 | 139.7 | 159.7 | 5.9 | 4.9 |
| June | 19.8 | 16.0 | 11.4 | 7.7 | 20.8 | 139.8 | 7.8 | 4.0 |
| July | 19.2 | 16.1 | 11.7 | 8.4 | 66.5 | 38.4 | 6.7 | 4.9 |
| August | 22.2 | 19.4 | 14.4 | 10.1 | 117.3 | 35.8 | 7.4 | 7.3 |
| September | 23.3 | 22.2 | 14.4 | 11.0 | 160.1 | 59.8 | 8.8 | 8.9 |
| October | 23.5 | 21.7 | 16.2 | 12.6 | 87.7 | 41.2 | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| November | 25.7 | 25.2 | 20.1 | 17.6 | 266.1 | 120.7 | 6.8 | 8.0 |
| December | 27.2 | 26.8 | 21.4 | 19.1 | 135.7 | 53.2 | 6.4 | 8.4 |
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Which City is Better For...
Beach Holidays
Warmer water, more sunshine, and less rain are ideal. Sydney edges ahead with better summer comfort.
Avoiding Extreme Heat
Fewer days above 35°C and milder overall temperatures. Byron Bay offers better relief from extreme heat.
Outdoor Activities
Moderate temperatures, lower humidity, and some sunshine. Sydney's spring and autumn offer ideal conditions.
Sunny Skies
More solar radiation and clearer days. Byron Bay has higher average solar radiation.