Ballarat weather
At 6:15 AM local time it was cloudy and 9°C (49°F). Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Oct–Apr. Ballarat sits 441 m (1,447 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Ballarat, Victoria, Australia.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 1%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Oct–AprOff season Jun–Aug
About Ballarat weather
Is it raining in Ballarat right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 9° right now. Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Ballarat this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 11–18° and lows of 4–10°. Rain is likely on 4 of 7 days (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Ballarat lately?
In the past 7 days, Ballarat had 4 rainy days and 44.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Ballarat?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Ballarat weather by month
When is the best time to visit Ballarat?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Ballarat is Oct–Apr, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 10°C (50°F) in July to 28°C (82°F) in January.
What is the rainiest month in Ballarat?
August is the wettest month, with about 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain on average. March is the driest, with about 34 mm (1.3 in).
What is the hottest month in Ballarat?
January is the warmest, with average highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 11°C (53°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 10°C (50°F) and lows of 3°C (37°F).
Does Ballarat have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is August at about 57 mm (2.2 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months