Ballarat Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Ballarat can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 26°C (79°F) in January. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 11°C (52°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 12°C (54°F) in January to 4°C (39°F) in July.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Ballarat experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 670 mm (26 in) yearly. Ballarat can be quite wet during September, receiving approximately 76 mm (3 in) of precipitation over 12 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (March), you will experience much drier conditions, with 33 mm (1.3 in) of precipitation spread across 10 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Ballarat Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Ballarat.

The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 71%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 36%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year