What is the weather like in Byron Bay vs Katoomba in January?

In January, Byron Bay averages 29°C high / 22°C low with about 129 mm of rain; Katoomba averages 25°C high / 14°C low with about 162 mm.

Byron Bay vs Katoomba in January

Byron Bay is the better pick in January — 86 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Byron Bay is hot, rainy, clean air, while Katoomba is warm, soaked, clean air.

Byron Bay vs Katoomba — January climate, side by side

	🇦🇺 Byron Bay	🇦🇺 Katoomba
Comfort score	86/100 (A)	79/100 (B)
Feels-like high	33°C	26°C
Avg high / low	29° / 22°	25° / 14°
Rainfall	129 mm	162 mm
Rainy days	11	17
Humidity	78%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	33	28

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Byron Bay vs Katoomba in January — FAQ

Is January better in Byron Bay or Katoomba?: Byron Bay is the better pick in January — 86 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Byron Bay is hot, rainy, clean air, while Katoomba is warm, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Byron Bay vs Katoomba in January?: In January, Byron Bay averages 29°C high / 22°C low with about 129 mm of rain; Katoomba averages 25°C high / 14°C low with about 162 mm.