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Ballarat weather in August

Long-run climate averages for Ballarat, Victoria in August, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.

August at a glance

In August, Ballarat averages 13°C by day and 5°C at night. The wettest month is usually October.

August in Ballarat averages a daytime high of 13°C and an overnight low of 5°C, which reads as cool for this part of the world. It is among the three coldest months of the year here. Across the whole year Ballarat sees roughly 688 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like — for that, see the live Ballarat forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.

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

How warm is Ballarat in August?
Ballarat averages a daytime high of 13°C in August, with overnight lows around 5°C. These are long-run climate averages, not a forecast — for the actual days ahead see the live model comparison.
Is August a good 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.
Does it rain a lot in Ballarat in August?
The wettest month in Ballarat is usually October. Across the year the city sees roughly 688 mm of precipitation.

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