Byron Bay Weather in December

What's the weather like in Byron Bay (New South Wales) in December 2025?

The climate in Byron Bay during December can be summarized as warm and wet.

December is in the summer in Byron Bay and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

Byron Bay weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 27.1°C 80.7°F
Nightly temperature 18.8°C 65.8°F
Average temperature 22.9°C 73.2°F
Daily sunshine 8.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 159 mm 6.3 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 25.1°C 77.1°F
Humidity 63%
Windspeed 15.5kph 10 mph

On average December is the 6th wettest month of the year in Byron Bay with around 159mm 6.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Byron Bay

Byron Bay average temperature in December

December rainfall

Byron Bay average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Byron Bay average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Byron Bay in December 2025.

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Byron Bay weather stats

Byron Bay weather statistics
Hottest month: January 27.4°C 81.3°F
Driest month: September 62mm 2.4ins
Sunniest month: August 8.6hrs
Coldest month: July 19.5°C 67.1°F
Wettest month: March 239mm 9.4ins
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