Great beach

Byron Bay

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

The best time to visit Byron Bay is Mar–Apr & Sep–Nov, in New South Wales, Australia.

New South Wales, Australia

Best timeMar–Apr & Sep–Nov

Set inNew South Wales, Australia

In season~75°F high

Climate52–82°F

Nearest airportBNK

CurrencyAUD

LanguageEnglish

TimezoneUTC+10:00

On the map

Directions (Google Maps) →

Historical monthly weather

Sunny share of daylightAug · 70%

WarmestJan · 82°F

WettestMar

Best windowMar–Apr & Sep–Nov

Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.

Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Surf breaks, a lighthouse cape walk and the easternmost point of Australia.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: Mar–Apr & Sep–Nov. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

On foot

The classic way in is the Surf & cape walk. Nearest airport is BNK.

Pairs well with

Snapper Rocks

33 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Byron Bay?

The best time to visit Byron Bay is March–April & September–November, in New South Wales, Australia.

Where is Byron Bay?

Byron Bay is in New South Wales, Australia. The nearest major airport is BNK.

What is Byron Bay known for?

Surf breaks, a lighthouse cape walk and the easternmost point of Australia.