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Ballina Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The weather in Ballina sees moderate temperature fluctuations over the course of a year. Temperatures can be pleasant at the high end to roughly cold at the low end. It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Ballina, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. On average, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 18°C in August to a chilly 9°C in February.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 4°C in February.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Ballina experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1355 mm of precipitation annually. The wettest period in Ballina occurs in December, which receives around 133 mm of precipitation. During the driest month, April, Ballina experiences moderate rainfall, totaling approximately 93 mm. The consistent precipitation levels throughout the year contribute to a relatively stable climate.

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

Sunshine over the year

In Ballina, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 5.2 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.2 hours per average day.

Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (45 KM, 28 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (45 KM, 28 Miles).

Forecast for Ballina

Thursday
20 Feb
Light rain showers
Light rain showers
11°C
2.3 mm
Friday
21 Feb
Light rain showers
Light rain showers
11°C
4.8 mm
Saturday
22 Feb
Fair
Fair
11°C
0.3 mm

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Ballina in Ireland

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Ballina?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 18°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Ballina?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Ballina?
    December tops the wettest month list with 133 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Ballina?
    April is the driest month with 93 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Ballina?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 157 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.