Best time to visit Byron Bay

Go inJuly–November

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Book well ahead for summer holidays.

Byron Bay month by month

Month	Rating	Avg high	Rain	Crowds	Flights	What’s on
January	Mixed	28°C	Wet	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
February	Good	28°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–
March	Good	27°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–
April	Good	25°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–
May	Great	22°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
June	Great	20°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	Humpback whales
July	Great	20°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	Humpback whales
August	Great	21°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	Humpback whales
September	Great	23°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	Humpback whales
October	Great	24°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	Humpback whales
November	Great	26°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	–
December	Mixed	27°C	Wet	Peak crowds	Priciest	–

Flights to Byron Bay are usually cheapest in May–September. The catch: May–June are rainy.
Crowds and prices peak in December–January, so book early.

Cape Byron is the most easterly point of mainland Australia.

When is the best time to visit Byron Bay?

The best time to visit Byron Bay is July–November. Book well ahead for summer holidays.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Byron Bay?

Flights are usually cheapest in May–September, when demand is lowest.

When is Byron Bay busiest?

Byron Bay is busiest in December–January.

What is the weather like in Byron Bay?

January is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C, and June the coolest at 20°C. The wettest period is December–June.