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Byron Bay
Visit in September — score 71/100 · avg high 76°F · 10 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55 | 77° | 84° | 72° | 31 | 168 | 13.6h | Moderate | Below avg |
| February | 53 | 77° | 83° | 73° | 28 | 172 | 13.0h | Moderate | Below avg |
| March | 53 | 76° | 83° | 71° | 31 | 184 | 12.2h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 48 | 73° | 80° | 66° | 24 | 95 | 11.3h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 51 | 69° | 76° | 60° | 20 | 79 | 10.6h | Moderate | Average |
| June | 36 | 66° | 72° | 56° | 22 | 88 | 10.2h | High | Above avg |
| July | 60 | 64° | 72° | 55° | 12 | 47 | 10.3h | High | Average |
| August | 59 | 65° | 74° | 56° | 13 | 53 | 11.0h | High | Average |
| September | 71 | 67° | 76° | 60° | 10 | 39 | 11.8h | High | Above avg |
| October | 56 | 70° | 79° | 62° | 20 | 79 | 12.7h | High | Average |
| November | 55 | 73° | 81° | 66° | 24 | 94 | 13.5h | Moderate | Below avg |
| December | 58 | 75° | 83° | 69° | 31 | 130 | 13.8h | Moderate | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 60/100
- High
- 79°F
- Low
- 63°F
- Rain days
- 18/mo
- Crowds
- high
Spring in Byron Bay (September, October, November) brings average highs of 79°F and lows of 63°F, with about 18 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 60/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 71/100.
Summer
- Score
- 56/100
- High
- 83°F
- Low
- 71°F
- Rain days
- 30/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Summer in Byron Bay (December, January, February) brings average highs of 83°F and lows of 71°F, with about 30 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 56/100, with December being the strongest month of the season at 58/100.
Fall
- Score
- 51/100
- High
- 80°F
- Low
- 66°F
- Rain days
- 25/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Byron Bay (March, April, May) brings average highs of 80°F and lows of 66°F, with about 25 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 51/100, with March being the strongest month of the season at 53/100.
Winter
- Score
- 52/100
- High
- 73°F
- Low
- 56°F
- Rain days
- 16/mo
- Crowds
- high
Winter in Byron Bay (June, July, August) brings average highs of 73°F and lows of 56°F, with about 16 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 52/100, with July being the strongest month of the season at 60/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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