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

In May, Byron Bay averages 22°C high / 16°C low with about 120 mm of rain; Katoomba averages 14°C high / 6°C low with about 58 mm.

Byron Bay vs Katoomba in May

Katoomba is the better pick in May — 85 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Katoomba is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Byron Bay is nice, rainy, clean air.

Byron Bay vs Katoomba — May climate, side by side

	🇦🇺 Byron Bay	🇦🇺 Katoomba
Comfort score	79/100 (B)	85/100 (A)
Feels-like high	22°C	12°C
Avg high / low	22° / 16°	14° / 6°
Rainfall	120 mm	58 mm
Rainy days	12	10
Humidity	76%	79%
Air quality (AQI)	28	21

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

Month by month

Byron Bay 🇦🇺 Australianice, rainy, clean air · best January79
Katoomba 🇦🇺 Australiacool, a little rain, clean air · best October85

Byron Bay vs Katoomba in May — FAQ

Is May better in Byron Bay or Katoomba?: Katoomba is the better pick in May — 85 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Katoomba is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Byron Bay is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Byron Bay vs Katoomba in May?: In May, Byron Bay averages 22°C high / 16°C low with about 120 mm of rain; Katoomba averages 14°C high / 6°C low with about 58 mm.