Is Byron Bay nice in winter?


Is Byron Bay nice in winter? Winter weather is a delightful mix of gorgeous sunshine, blue skies and crispy mountain air blowing in from the hinterland.


How cold is the water in Byron Bay?

The warmest water temperature is in February with an average around 80.8°F / 27.1°C. The coldest month is August with an average water temperature of 70.7°F / 21.5°C.


Why is Byron Bay so expensive?

Byron Bay's soaring popularity as a playground for the rich, famous and sea-changers has pushed its house prices to record levels - and into the $3 million club.


Do you need a car in Byron Bay?

Byron Bay is around an 80-minute drive from the nearest major city, Gold Coast, and is serviced by a regional airport at Ballina, around a 30-minute drive to the south. You can explore Byron Bay town by bicycle, but to venture further you'll need to hire a car.


Is Byron Bay overcrowded?

Shifting between different places and friends, spending nights in between in vehicles – these are all-too-common stories.” They are being driven out of homes and out of the shire as the seaside town has become overcrowded and overpriced.


Can you drink alcohol in Byron Bay?

Alcohol restrictions There are two types of alcohol regulated areas within the LGA: Alcohol Free Zones (AFZ) operating over public roads, footpaths and public carparks. Alcohol Prohibited Areas (APA) within public parks and reserves. Within these areas special conditions restrict the consumption of alcohol.


Has it ever snowed in Byron Bay?

The usually tropical beachside town of Bryon Bay was hit with an intense hailstorm on Tuesday night which left footpaths and roads blanketed by a layer of thick ice.


What is the best time of year to go to Byron Bay?

Autumn is one of the best times to visit Byron Bay because the warm temperatures of summer seem to stick around well into April, staying at an average high of around 20°C. Pair this with warm ocean temperatures and you've got yourself the perfect beach holiday - minus the large crowds that summer brings.