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The best time to visit Ballarat

Month-by-month climate averages for Ballarat, Victoria, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Ballarat is usually January, February, March and April, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest October rain is behind you.

Ballarat is warmest in January (highs near 24°C) and coldest in July (lows around 4°C), with roughly 688 mm of precipitation across the year and October the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is January, February, March and April.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Ballarat forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Ballarat weather by month

what to expect in Ballarat through the year

Here is Ballarat's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Ballarat by season.

Jan
24°
12°
Warm
Feb
24°
11°
Warm
Mar
22°
11°
Warm
Apr
16°
Mild
May
13°
Cool
Jun
10°
Cool
Jul
10°
Cool
Aug
13°
Cool
Sep
15°
Mild
Oct
17°
Mild
Wettest
Nov
21°
Mild
Dec
23°
10°
Warm

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Ballarat?
The most comfortable time to visit Ballarat is usually January, February, March and April, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest October rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Ballarat?
January is the warmest month in Ballarat, averaging highs near 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Ballarat?
July is the coldest month in Ballarat, with lows around 4°C.
When is the rainy season in Ballarat?
The wettest month in Ballarat is usually October, out of roughly 688 mm of precipitation across the year.

Ballarat month by month