Best time to visit Byron Bay

Q: When is the best time to visit Byron Bay?

The best time to visit Byron Bay is January, August, September, October, November and December based on the following average weather conditions. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Byron Bay?

The hottest time of year in Byron Bay is normally January. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 28°C with moderate heat and humidity.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Byron Bay?

In terms of rainfall, March is usually the wettest month in Byron Bay with 239mm on average. There are normally 14 days in March with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Byron Bay?

The sunniest time of year in Byron Bay is normally August with bright sunshine on average for 73% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Q: When is the sea warmest in Byron Bay?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Byron Bay in February when the water temperature reaches 26°C.

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When is the best time to visit Byron Bay?

The best time to visit Byron Bay is January, August, September, October, November and December based on the following average weather conditions.

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Which is the hottest month in Byron Bay?

The hottest time of year in Byron Bay is normally January. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 28°C with moderate heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Byron Bay?

In terms of rainfall, March is usually the wettest month in Byron Bay with 239mm on average. There are normally 14 days in March with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Byron Bay?

The sunniest time of year in Byron Bay is normally August with bright sunshine on average for 73% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Byron Bay?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Byron Bay in February when the water temperature reaches 26°C.

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The weather guide for New South Wales (Byron Bay) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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Flight time^✝	22 hours
Time difference	UK +9.5 to +10.5 hours
Language(s)	English
Currency	Australian Dollar
Electricity	I plug (230V)
Driving side	Left
Visa^✝	Yes
Why visit?	Beaches Culture Nightlife
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