Byron Bay Weather Forecast
Byron Bay weather: 66°F, light drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Byron Bay is a city in New South Wales. Byron Bay is known for lighthouse walks and surf culture. It has a population of about 10.000.
Right now it is 66°F (19°C) in Byron Bay with light drizzle. It feels like 69°F. Today runs from 61°F to 78°F. Chance of precipitation is 47%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.9/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Byron Bay is February, June, September, October and December. The climate is temperate. March, April and May tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 81°F, while July is the coldest with lows near 53°F.
The closest major airport is Brisbane Airport (BNE), about 92 mi away. Nearby highlights include Main Beach, Byron Bay.
In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 78°F is in line with the 76°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Byron Bay today at 9.7/10. Visibility is down to 1,6 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Byron Bay right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:46 AM, Oct 29 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Byron Bay
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 78° / 61° | 47% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 74° / 56° | 43% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 74° / 57° | 41% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 73° / 60° | 29% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 82° / 66° | 76% · 0,2 in | 14 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 76° / 66° | 57% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 76° / 63° | 59% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 84° / 64° | 43% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌥️ Fog | 80° / 63° | 20% | 10 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 79° / 63° | 27% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌥️ Fog | 83° / 62° | 43% | 9 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌥️ Fog | 80° / 67° | 63% | 14 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm with hail | 82° / 68° | 47% · 0,8 in | 15 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 74° / 66° | 45% · 0,2 in | 13 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Nov 11 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm with hail | 78° / 66° | 37% · 1,2 in | 14 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Nov 12 | 🌥️ Fog | 83° / 63° | 32% | 11 mph | 9 |
Climate in Byron Bay month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81° | 71° | 5,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 81° | 70° | 4,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 79° | 69° | 11,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 76° | 63° | 7,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 72° | 60° | 6,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 68° | 54° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 67° | 53° | 3,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 69° | 55° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 73° | 57° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 76° | 62° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 78° | 66° | 6,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 81° | 69° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Byron Bay
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Air quality and pollen in Byron Bay
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Byron Bay
Go in February, June, September, October and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: March, April and May - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by beach in Byron Bay
1 beaches mapped in this atlas
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Byron Bay?
Byron Bay is a city in New South Wales. Its coordinates are -28.6434, 153.6122. It lies in Oceania.
What is the weather like in Byron Bay right now?
It is currently 66°F (19°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 92% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Byron Bay?
February, June, September, October and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Byron Bay, which has a temperate climate. March, April and May are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Byron Bay in?
Byron Bay observes Australia/Sydney (UTC+11:00). The local time is 10:46 AM.
How many people live in Byron Bay?
Byron Bay has a population of approximately 10.000.
What is the nearest airport to Byron Bay?
The closest airports are Brisbane Airport (BNE), 92 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Byron Bay?
Popular options include Main Beach, Byron Bay.
What places are in Byron Bay?
Byron Bay covers 1 places in this atlas, including Main Beach, Byron Bay.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 29, 2026 at 10:46 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
