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Sun & Beach Potential

88/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

September, October, April

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Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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Weather

15°C – 24°C

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Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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Tip for your trip

The best months for a sun and beach holiday in Byron Bay are from September, October, April. If you're planning to travel during this period, it's a good idea to arrange your stay early — especially in popular beach areas.

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Climate Heatmap

See at a glance which months offer the best sun & beach conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

Sun & Beach conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Byron Bay

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
70Good
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°159
February
67Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°161
March
64Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
23°174
April
79Good
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°121
May
73Good
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
18°133
June
35Poor
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
15°152
July
70Good
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
15°58
August
70Good
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
15°71
September
88Excellent
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
18°51
October
83Excellent
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°94
November
78Good
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
22°119
December
74Good
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
23°131

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Byron Bay

When is the best time to visit Byron Bay for sun & beach?

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The best time to visit Byron Bay for sun & beach is typically in September, October, April, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Byron Bay?

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Rainy season typically: January–March. It is generally better to avoid these months for sun & beach.

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