Best Time to Visit Byron Bay
Australia · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Byron Bay are August, September and October, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Byron Bay sees its warmest weather in January, when daytime highs average around 28°C, and its coolest in July (around 19°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 1509mm — February is typically the wettest month (~182mm) and September the driest (~52mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from December to June — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28° / 21°C | 150mm | 👍 Good |
| February | 28° / 21°C | 182mm | 🤔 Fair |
| March | 27° / 20°C | 174mm | 👍 Good |
| April | 25° / 18°C | 158mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 22° / 15°C | 140mm | 👍 Good |
| June | 20° / 13°C | 164mm | 👍 Good |
| July | 19° / 12°C | 96mm | 👍 Good |
| August | 20° / 13°C | 71mm | 🌟 Great |
| September | 22° / 15°C | 52mm | 🌟 Great |
| October | 24° / 17°C | 89mm | 🌟 Great |
| November | 25° / 18°C | 103mm | 🌟 Great |
| December | 27° / 20°C | 130mm | 👍 Good |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Byron Bay?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Byron Bay are August, September and October, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Byron Bay?
- January is typically the hottest month in Byron Bay, with average daytime highs around 28°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Byron Bay?
- February is usually the wettest month, with around 182mm of precipitation.