May · Australia
Best time to visit Byron Bay in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Byron Bay in May
Average temperature 21°C, 98 mm of rain, about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
5.4/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 21°C
- Rainfall
- 98 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 7
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Byron Bay scores 5.4/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 21°C, 98 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.
May in Byron Bay — workable with trade-offs
With 21°C (69°F) on average, May delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.
Budget for roughly 98 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.6 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 5.4/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 8.1/10 for the best month here.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, December is materially better in Byron Bay — 2.7 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Byron Bay in May?
- In May, Byron Bay averages 21°C, 98 mm of rain, and about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.4/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Byron Bay?
- May earns a 5.4/10 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 May?
- Expect about 98 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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