Monthly climate guide
Byron Bay weather in May
May in Byron Bay is typically warm, with average daytime highs around 22°C (71°F) and night-time lows near 19°C (67°F). The month usually brings about 60 mm of rain (some rain) and is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than April and 2°C warmer than June.
What stands out in May
- Days and nights are close, only about 3°C apart.
- Byron Bay is usually about 2°C cooler than Hervey Bay, 380 km away, in May.
- Seasonally, May counts as late autumn in Byron Bay — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
Avg high
22°C
71°F
Avg low
19°C
67°F
Rainfall
60 mm
some rain
Humidity
71%
relative
Sky
50%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
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 May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is May 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 May
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Byron Bay in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Byron Bay?
May is a reasonable time for Byron Bay: highs around 22°C and about 60 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Byron Bay in May?
Average highs are about 22°C (71°F) and average lows about 19°C (67°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Byron Bay in May?
Byron Bay typically gets around 60 mm of rain in May — some rain.
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.