Ballarat Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Ballarat's warmest month in 2024 was February, averaging 25.2 degrees. That gives Ballarat an annual average daytime high of 17.6 degrees, 2.2 degrees cooler than the Victoria mean.
Daytime highs peak at 25.2 degrees in February and bottom out with overnight lows of 3.8 degrees in June. That is a 21.4 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 8.1 degrees across the year, 1.9 degrees colder than the Victoria average of 10.0.
Annual rainfall totals 647mm across 112 rain days, close to the Victoria average. The wettest month is July at 88mm, and February is the driest at 4mm.
Don't let yearly averages fool you. The difference between July and February is massive, so timing your visit matters.
Our Comfort Score puts January on top at 10.0/10 and June at the bottom with 1.0/10. That's the best and worst months for pleasant weather.
Keep scrolling for the detailed monthly data, or head straight to January for the peak-comfort window.
Monthly Comfort Score
Our Comfort Score rates each month from 1 (tough) to 10 (ideal) based on temperature, humidity, rainfall, UV, and sunshine. How we calculate it
Annual Comfort Score: 5.4/10 - Ranked #171 of 213 Australian cities (national avg 6.2, VIC avg 5.9)
Seasonal Overview
| Season | Avg Max °C | Avg Min °C | Total Rain mm | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | 24.2 | 11.6 | 124 | 10.0 |
| Autumn | 17.7 | 8.4 | 114 | 5.1 |
| Winter | 11.1 | 4.7 | 172 | 1.2 |
| Spring | 17.3 | 7.6 | 238 | 5.1 |
Monthly Climate Averages
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Solar MJ | Humidity % | Comfort |
|---|
Weather by Month
Detailed climate data, packing advice, and what to expect for each month in Ballarat.
23.5°C, 78mm rain February
25.2°C, 4mm rain March
23.5°C, 10mm rain April
15.3°C, 68mm rain May
14.2°C, 36mm rain June
10.0°C, 26mm rain July
9.8°C, 88mm rain August
13.4°C, 58mm rain September
13.2°C, 77mm rain October
17.1°C, 84mm rain November
21.5°C, 77mm rain December
23.9°C, 42mm rain
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