Ballarat climate
Ballarat (Victoria, Australia) has a temperate oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb). The average temperature over the year is 12 °C54 °F, and about 565 mm22 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Ballarat climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2882 | 1152 | 2067 | 391.6 | 0 |
| Feb | 2679 | 1152 | 1966 | 391.5 | 0 |
| Mar | 2374 | 1050 | 1762 | 341.3 | 0 |
| Apr | 1966 | 745 | 1355 | 431.7 | 0 |
| May | 1457 | 541 | 1049 | 451.8 | 0 |
| Jun | 1151 | 338 | 745 | 542.1 | 1 |
| Jul | 1050 | 337 | 644 | 552.2 | 2 |
| Aug | 1152 | 337 | 744 | 572.2 | 2 |
| Sep | 1457 | 439 | 948 | 522.1 | 1 |
| Oct | 1864 | 542 | 1253 | 471.9 | 0 |
| Nov | 2271 | 846 | 1559 | 562.2 | 0 |
| Dec | 2577 | 949 | 1763 | 431.7 | 0 |
| Year | 2882 | 337 | 1254 | 56522 | 6 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56% | 48% | 7.4 | 14:29 |
| Feb | 61% | 50% | 6.4 | 13:32 |
| Mar | 64% | 50% | 5.1 | 12:26 |
| Apr | 72% | 53% | 3.5 | 11:10 |
| May | 82% | 56% | 2.4 | 10:08 |
| Jun | 88% | 58% | 1.9 | 9:35 |
| Jul | 88% | 59% | 2.1 | 9:48 |
| Aug | 85% | 60% | 2.9 | 10:42 |
| Sep | 79% | 61% | 4.1 | 11:55 |
| Oct | 73% | 59% | 5.4 | 13:08 |
| Nov | 67% | 60% | 6.4 | 14:13 |
| Dec | 60% | 52% | 7.2 | 14:45 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Ballarat is like
The warmest month is January, with an average high of 28 °C82 °F and a low of 11 °C52 °F. The coldest is July, when highs average 10 °C50 °F and lows 3 °C37 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 13.1 °C23.6 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 565 mm22 in. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year. The wettest month is August (57 mm2.2 in), the driest is March (34 mm1.3 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 56% in January to 88% in July. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 48%) are typical of January. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 9 km/h (6 mph) in April to 11 km/h (7 mph) in January. Daylight lasts from about 9.6 hours in June to 14.7 hours in December.
Best time to visit Ballarat
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–April: average highs of 19 °C66 °F to 28 °C82 °F with 34 mm1.3 in to 56 mm2.2 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is cold, with average highs of 10 °C50 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Ballarat
- Summer (December–February) — highs 2577 to 28 °C82 °F, lows 949 to 11 °C52 °F, about 41 mm1.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Autumn (March–May) — highs 1457 to 23 °C74 °F, lows 541 to 10 °C50 °F, about 41 mm1.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Winter (June–August) — highs 1050 to 11 °C52 °F, lows around 3 °C37 °F, about 55 mm2.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes.
- Spring (September–November) — highs 1457 to 22 °C71 °F, lows 439 to 8 °C46 °F, about 52 mm2.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Ballarat compares
Compared with Geelong, about 79 km to the southeast, Ballarat is on average 2.5 °C4.5 °F cooler and receives 6% less precipitation (565 mm22 in vs 599 mm24 in). The difference is largest in June (3.4 °C6.1 °F cooler).
Of the 39 places in Australia covered by World Climates, Ballarat is the 39th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 30th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Australia climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern (seasons shifted for the other hemisphere where needed): Rennes (France, Cfb), Nantes (France, Cfb) and Angers (France, Cfb).
Nearby places
- Geelong 79 km · 15 °C59 °F · 599 mm24 in
- Bendigo 98 km · 14 °C58 °F · 522 mm21 in
- Melbourne 102 km · 15 °C59 °F · 715 mm28 in
- Wagga Wagga 415 km · 17 °C62 °F · 559 mm22 in
- Griffith 415 km · 18 °C64 °F · 405 mm16 in
- Canberra 536 km · 14 °C57 °F · 706 mm28 in
- Adelaide 555 km · 17 °C62 °F · 430 mm17 in
- Nuriootpa 556 km · 16 °C60 °F · 405 mm16 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Ballarat?
January is the warmest month in Ballarat, with an average high of 28 °C (82 °F) and an average low of 11 °C (52 °F).
What is the coldest month in Ballarat?
July is the coldest month, with an average high of 10 °C (50 °F) and an average low of 3 °C (37 °F).
When does it rain the most in Ballarat?
August is the wettest month with about 57 mm (2.2 in) of precipitation; March is the driest with about 34 mm (1.3 in).
What is the best time to visit Ballarat?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are November–April.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.