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Byron Bay

NSW, Australia · Monthly Weather Guide

Timing your visit to Byron Bay carefully can dramatically improve your experience. We recommend visiting Byron Bay during March and December:

During these months, the mercury stays in a comfortable zone, precipitation is scarce, and daylight hours and solar strength are optimal. Temperature averages hover around 23.9°C, which is ideal for outdoor activities.

May is when you'll face the toughest conditions. Avoid May unless you enjoy heavy rainfall makes outdoor activities difficult.

Across the full year, Byron Bay records 1845mm of rainfall. The climate varies significantly from season to season, so choosing your visit dates based on the weather you prefer will make a real difference to your experience.

Use the month-by-month breakdown below to find the perfect window for your Byron Bay visit.

Best Months to Visit

Best Time
March and December
Highest comfort scores
Best Month
March 7.6/10
Peak visiting conditions
Avoid
May
Lowest comfort scores
Annual Rainfall
1845mm
Total across all months

Month-by-Month Comfort Scores

Our Comfort Score rates each month from 1 (tough) to 10 (ideal) based on temperature, humidity, rainfall, UV, and sunshine.

Monthly Climate Data

Month Max °C Min °C Rain mm Rain Days Solar MJ Humidity % Comfort

Seasonal Breakdown

Summer (Dec-Feb)
21.9°C to 27.4°C
Rainfall: 539mm | Average: 24.7°C
Autumn (Mar-May)
17.6°C to 23.8°C
Rainfall: 588mm | Average: 20.7°C
Winter (Jun-Aug)
12.5°C to 20.4°C
Rainfall: 205mm | Average: 16.4°C
Spring (Sep-Nov)
16.9°C to 24.2°C
Rainfall: 514mm | Average: 20.5°C

What to Pack

Based on Byron Bay's best visiting months, here's what we recommend bringing:

Light clothing, SPF 50+ sunscreen, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses are non-negotiable.

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