The weather in January in Byron Bay

It's warm in January in Byron Bay with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 28°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 20°C and 22°C.

Looking for sun? January isn’t a good month to be in Byron Bay. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Byron Bay, Australia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 34°C in 2017, Byron Bay reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 22°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 13°C to a highest value of 25°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Byron Bay is 28°C this month. Nice and warm for a swim.

Rainfall amount

In January, there is an average of 106 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the East.

Daily weather in January for Byron Bay

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Byron Bay. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Byron Bay New York
Average temperature 29°C 5°C
Max. temperature 30°C 11°C
Min. temperature 20°C -5°C
Total precipitation 106 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 13 days 12 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Byron Bay with hot temps, averaging around 29°C during the day and nights around 21°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 29°C, with nights around 21°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Byron Bay is around 30°C, while nighttime temps are about 22°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Byron Bay, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Byron Bay

Temperature in January in Byron Bay over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Byron Bay, Australia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in January in Byron Bay

Total precipitation in January in Byron Bay over the years

Daily UV index in January in Byron Bay

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Byron Bay, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Byron Bay by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Byron Bay. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.