Climate guide for Byron Bay, Australia

Byron Bay in July

Weather, crowds & best time to visit

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July · Australia

Best time to visit Byron Bay in July Weather, crowds & prices

Weather in Byron Bay in July

Average temperature 18°C, 51 mm of rain, about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 71% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).

July score

5.2/10

Ranked #12 of 12 months

Full year for Byron Bay
Avg temp
18°C
Rainfall
51 mm
Humidity
71%
Days with 6h+ sun
7
Crowd Density
Quiet / Uncrowded
Average Expenses
$ · Budget Friendly ($)

July in Byron Bay scores 5.2/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 18°C, 51 mm of rain, and roughly 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.

Byron Bay's lighthouse, surf breaks and hinterland waterfalls anchor Australia's easternmost point.

July in Byron Bay — workable with trade-offs

July averages 18°C (64°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 51 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.3 hours of daylight.

It scores 5.2/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 8.1/10 in the destination's best month.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Flexible dates? December scores 2.9 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

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Frequently asked

What is the weather like in Byron Bay in July?
In July, Byron Bay averages 18°C, 51 mm of rain, and about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.2/10.
Is July a good time to visit Byron Bay?
July earns a 5.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
How much does it rain in Byron Bay in July?
Expect about 51 mm of rain in July. Average humidity is 71% and there are about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

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