Ballater Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from moderate to chilly in Ballater. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a moderate 18°C (64°F) in July to a chilly 5°C (41°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 9°C (48°F) in July to around -1°C (30°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Ballater has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1110 mm (44 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Precipitation levels in Ballater remain relatively steady throughout the year. October has the most rain, with 106 mm (4.2 in) over 19 days. In the driest month March, this drops slightly to 81 mm (3.2 in), making the city's climate fairly predictable. For more details, please visit our Ballater Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Ballater serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.6 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 83%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 78%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year