Ballarat 2024 Climate Summary
Ballarat's weather tells a compelling story across the seasons. The temperature and rainfall patterns provide valuable insight into what to expect throughout the year.
Temperatures in Ballarat range between 3.8°C in winter and 25.2°C in summer, a variation of 13.1°C across the year.
Jul brings the heaviest precipitation at 88mm, contrasting sharply with Feb's mere 4mm. The city receives 647mm annually over approximately 112 rain days.
Compared to the Victoria average, Ballarat is 2.2°C cooler. Its annual rainfall of 647mm is typical of the region's climate patterns.
Understanding these patterns helps determine the best times to visit Ballarat. Whether you prefer warm dry conditions or milder temperatures, Ballarat's climate offers distinct seasonal advantages throughout the year.
Note on methodology: this page summarises 2024 observations only. Long-record climate trend analysis drawn from ACORN-SAT (1910 to present) is in development. For context on multi-decade change, see the BOM State of the Climate report.
Temperature Profile
Monthly maximum and minimum temperature ranges showing seasonal variation in Ballarat's climate.
Climate Analysis
The temperature data for Ballarat reveals clear seasonal patterns. The annual average maximum is 17.6°C, while the average minimum is 8.1°C. This 9.5°C range demonstrates the city's seasonal temperature variation.
Rainfall Pattern
Monthly rainfall distribution throughout Ballarat showing wet and dry season patterns.
Annual rainfall totals 647mm, distributed across the calendar year. The distribution pattern shows distinct wet and dry periods that influence local climate conditions.
Climate Summary Table
Complete monthly climate averages including temperature, precipitation, solar radiation, and humidity data.
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Solar MJ | Humidity % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.5 | 12.3 | 78 | 11 | 24.1 | 49% |
| February | 25.2 | 11.7 | 4 | 1 | 25.4 | 35% |
| March | 23.5 | 11.3 | 10 | 1 | 20.0 | 36% |
| April | 15.3 | 7.5 | 68 | 11 | 11.1 | 58% |
| May | 14.2 | 6.3 | 36 | 8 | 9.2 | 61% |
| June | 10.0 | 3.8 | 26 | 6 | 6.6 | 66% |
| July | 9.8 | 4.1 | 88 | 15 | 6.5 | 71% |
| August | 13.4 | 6.1 | 58 | 12 | 10.8 | 60% |
| September | 13.2 | 5.7 | 77 | 15 | 12.5 | 59% |
| October | 17.1 | 7.3 | 84 | 11 | 20.1 | 52% |
| November | 21.5 | 9.8 | 77 | 11 | 23.1 | 42% |
| December | 23.9 | 10.8 | 42 | 10 | 26.9 | 37% |