Ballarat weather in August (Victoria, Australia)

Curious about the August weather in Ballarat? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Ballarat generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. August falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 13°C. But by evening, they drop to around 4°C.

Ballarat in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 12 days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Ballarat. January, February, March, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ballarat climate page with graphs.

 

Ballarat, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 63% *  

* Data from: Maryborough, Australia (58 KM, 36 Miles).

Where to go in Australia in August

Find out more about the weather in Australia in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Ballarat in August?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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