Climate Insights for Ballina
Ballina Shire Council, New South Wales, Australia
Climate Overview
The climate in Ballina is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 1,255 mm of precipitation falls per year. Ballina receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ballina is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, February, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 11°C.The climate in Ballina is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 68°F and approximately 49.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Ballina receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ballina is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, February, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 52°F.
Temperature
Ballina sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 11°C to 28°C. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 15°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Ballina sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 52°F to 82°F. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 82°F and the mean temperature sits around 76°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 52°F and an average of 59°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Ballina is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,255 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 105 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 233 mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 56 mm. That's 177 mm less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Ballina is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 49.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.1 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 9.2 in of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 2.2 in. That's 7 in less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Ballina is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Ballina is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Ballina is during April, May, June, August, September and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 78 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 28°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 11°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Ballina is during April, May, June, August, September and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.1 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 82°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 52°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ballina based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ballina based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.