Temperatures in January
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.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Byron Bay in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Byron Bay with hot temperatures, averaging around 29°C during the day and nights close to 21°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 29°C, with nights close to 21°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Byron Bay will be around 30°C, with nights close to 22°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Byron Bay is 28°C this month. Nice and warm for a swim.
Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 106 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
The average precipitation chance is 32% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Byron Bay. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Byron Bay in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
29°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
30°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
28°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
106 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
10 days | 9 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.
Is January a good time to visit Byron Bay?
After some sun? Then January isn’t the best time to be in Byron Bay. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Byron Bay in January
With 34°C, Byron Bay hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2017. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 22°C in 2020. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 13°C to a high of 25°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Byron Bay
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Byron Bay, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Byron Bay
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Byron Bay, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 10 days of rain in Byron Bay.
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.
Temperature in January in Byron Bay Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Byron Bay, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Byron Bay Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Byron Bay, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for Byron Bay
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Average Weather in Byron Bay by Month
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