Byron Bay Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Byron Bay's warmest month in 2024 was February, averaging 27.7 degrees. That gives Byron Bay an annual average daytime high of 23.9 degrees, 1.6 degrees warmer than the New South Wales mean.
Daytime highs peak at 27.7 degrees in February and bottom out with overnight lows of 11.4 degrees in June. That is a 16.3 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 17.2 degrees across the year, 4.7 degrees warmer than the New South Wales average of 12.5.
Annual rainfall totals 1,845mm across 181 rain days, 105 percent wetter than the New South Wales average. The wettest month is April at 286mm, and June is the driest at 21mm.
Rainfall varies dramatically through the year. The wettest month (April) gets over 14 times as much rain as the driest (June).
By our reckoning, October (9.6/10) is when the weather is at its finest, while January (5.7/10) is the toughest month to be outdoors.
The full data table below breaks it all down month by month. If you're in a hurry, October is your best bet.
Monthly Comfort Score
Our Comfort Score rates each month from 1 (tough) to 10 (ideal) based on temperature, humidity, rainfall, UV, and sunshine. How we calculate it
Annual Comfort Score: 7.2/10 - Ranked #35 of 213 Australian cities (national avg 6.2, NSW avg 6.4)
Seasonal Overview
| Season | Avg Max °C | Avg Min °C | Total Rain mm | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | 27.4 | 21.9 | 539 | 6.3 |
| Autumn | 23.8 | 17.6 | 588 | 6.9 |
| Winter | 20.4 | 12.5 | 205 | 7.0 |
| Spring | 24.2 | 16.9 | 514 | 8.6 |
Monthly Climate Averages
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Solar MJ | Humidity % | Comfort |
|---|
Weather by Month
Detailed climate data, packing advice, and what to expect for each month in Byron Bay.
27.4°C, 203mm rain February
27.7°C, 201mm rain March
26.0°C, 162mm rain April
24.1°C, 286mm rain May
21.2°C, 140mm rain June
19.8°C, 21mm rain July
19.2°C, 66mm rain August
22.2°C, 117mm rain September
23.3°C, 160mm rain October
23.5°C, 88mm rain November
25.7°C, 266mm rain December
27.2°C, 136mm rain
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