Byron Bay weather in October
Temperature, sea and sunshine in October: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: October – April
What is the weather like in Byron Bay in October?
In October, Byron Bay is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 22.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 86 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Byron Bay.
October compared
How the weather changes from September to November. Tap a month to open it.
| SeptemberSep | OctoberOct | NovemberNov | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 69 | 77 | 87 |
| Day | 22° | 24° | 25° |
| Night | 15° | 17° | 19° |
| Sea | 21° | 22° | 23° |
| Sun | 9 h | 9 h | 10 h |
| Rain days | 7 | 10 | 12 |
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 44 min06:09 – 18:53
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 3 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 45 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+11Australia/Sydney
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %77 %
- Seaweight 25 %76 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %56 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Byron Bay in October: quick answers
Is Byron Bay hot in October?
Warm rather than hot: in October, daytime highs in Byron Bay average 24 °C and nights cool to about 17 °C.
Can you swim in Byron Bay in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 22.3 °C – refreshing for a swim.
Does it rain much in Byron Bay in October?
Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 86 mm in total.
Byron Bay month by month
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences