Monthly climate guide
Byron Bay weather in March
Expect warm weather in Byron Bay in March: afternoons reach about 26°C (78°F), while nights drop to around 24°C (74°F). Around 183 mm of rain falls over the month (very wet), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as February and 2°C warmer than April.
What stands out in March
- It's wetter than a typical month in Byron Bay — roughly 90% more rain than average.
- Seasonally, March counts as early autumn in Byron Bay — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
- Days and nights are close, only about 2°C apart.
- It's humid — around 77% — so the heat feels heavier.
It's usually the wettest month of the year.
Avg high
26°C
78°F
Avg low
24°C
74°F
Rainfall
183 mm
very wet
Humidity
77%
relative
Sky
60%
cloud · often cloudy
Byron Bay weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C / 79°F | 24°C / 75°F | 176 mm | 77% | 55% |
| February | 26°C / 79°F | 24°C / 75°F | 162 mm | 77% | 56% |
| March | 26°C / 78°F | 24°C / 74°F | 183 mm | 77% | 60% |
| April | 24°C / 75°F | 22°C / 71°F | 92 mm | 74% | 51% |
| May | 22°C / 71°F | 19°C / 67°F | 60 mm | 71% | 50% |
| June | 20°C / 68°F | 18°C / 64°F | 112 mm | 72% | 55% |
| July | 20°C / 67°F | 17°C / 62°F | 38 mm | 70% | 43% |
| August | 20°C / 68°F | 17°C / 62°F | 50 mm | 68% | 37% |
| September | 21°C / 70°F | 18°C / 65°F | 27 mm | 72% | 38% |
| October | 23°C / 73°F | 20°C / 67°F | 64 mm | 74% | 48% |
| November | 24°C / 75°F | 21°C / 71°F | 72 mm | 75% | 51% |
| December | 25°C / 77°F | 23°C / 73°F | 117 mm | 76% | 58% |
What to pack for March
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
- Quick-dry fabrics — it feels stickier than the temperature suggests
Is March a good time to visit Byron Bay?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Byron Bay →Other Australia cities in March
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Byron Bay in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Byron Bay?
March is one of the wetter months in Byron Bay, with about 183 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.
How warm is Byron Bay in March?
Average highs are about 26°C (78°F) and average lows about 24°C (74°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Byron Bay in March?
Byron Bay typically gets around 183 mm of rain in March — very wet. It's usually the wettest month of the year.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Byron Bay (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.