Climate Insights for Ballina

Ballina Shire Council, New South Wales, Australia

Hottest
January
28°C peak82°F peak
Coldest
July
11°C low52°F low
Wettest
March
233 mm rain9.2 in rain
Best to Visit
April, May, June
Mild temps & low rain

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

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 28°Average: 25°Min: 22°FebMax: 28°Average: 24°Min: 21°MarMax: 27°Average: 23°Min: 21°AprMax: 24°Average: 21°Min: 17°MayMax: 22°Average: 18°Min: 15°JunMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 12°JulMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 11°AugMax: 21°Average: 16°Min: 12°SepMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 14°OctMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 17°NovMax: 26°Average: 22°Min: 19°DecMax: 27°Average: 24°Min: 21°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 82°FAverage: 76°FMin: 71°FFebMax: 82°FAverage: 76°FMin: 70°FMarMax: 80°FAverage: 74°FMin: 69°FAprMax: 76°FAverage: 69°FMin: 63°FMayMax: 72°FAverage: 64°FMin: 58°FJunMax: 68°FAverage: 60°FMin: 54°FJulMax: 67°FAverage: 59°FMin: 52°FAugMax: 70°FAverage: 61°FMin: 53°FSepMax: 73°FAverage: 65°FMin: 57°FOctMax: 76°FAverage: 68°FMin: 62°FNovMax: 78°FAverage: 72°FMin: 66°FDecMax: 81°FAverage: 75°FMin: 69°F
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Min

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

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 115mmFebPrecipitation: 168mmMarPrecipitation: 233mmAprPrecipitation: 93mmMayPrecipitation: 86mmJunPrecipitation: 76mmJulPrecipitation: 56mmAugPrecipitation: 57mmSepPrecipitation: 60mmOctPrecipitation: 112mmNovPrecipitation: 97mmDecPrecipitation: 102mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.5inFebPrecipitation: 6.6inMarPrecipitation: 9.2inAprPrecipitation: 3.7inMayPrecipitation: 3.4inJunPrecipitation: 3inJulPrecipitation: 2.2inAugPrecipitation: 2.3inSepPrecipitation: 2.4inOctPrecipitation: 4.4inNovPrecipitation: 3.8inDecPrecipitation: 4in
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

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 13km/hFebWind Speed: 13km/hMarWind Speed: 12km/hAprWind Speed: 12km/hMayWind Speed: 11km/hJunWind Speed: 12km/hJulWind Speed: 12km/hAugWind Speed: 12km/hSepWind Speed: 13km/hOctWind Speed: 13km/hNovWind Speed: 13km/hDecWind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8mphFebWind Speed: 8mphMarWind Speed: 8mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 8mph
Wind Speed

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

Jan25°76°F
Feb24°76°F
Mar23°74°F
Apr21°69°F
May18°64°F
Jun15°60°F
Jul15°59°F
Aug16°61°F
Sep18°65°F
Oct20°68°F
Nov22°72°F
Dec24°75°F

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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
22 °C71 °F
28 °C82 °F
13 km/h8 mph
115 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
21 °C70 °F
28 °C82 °F
13 km/h8 mph
168 mm6.6 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
21 °C69 °F
27 °C80 °F
12 km/h8 mph
233 mm9.2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
17 °C63 °F
24 °C76 °F
12 km/h7 mph
93 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
May
15 °C58 °F
22 °C72 °F
11 km/h7 mph
86 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
12 °C54 °F
20 °C68 °F
12 km/h7 mph
76 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
11 °C52 °F
20 °C67 °F
12 km/h7 mph
56 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
12 °C53 °F
21 °C70 °F
12 km/h7 mph
57 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
14 °C57 °F
23 °C73 °F
13 km/h8 mph
60 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
17 °C62 °F
24 °C76 °F
13 km/h8 mph
112 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
19 °C66 °F
26 °C78 °F
13 km/h8 mph
97 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
21 °C69 °F
27 °C81 °F
13 km/h8 mph
102 mm4 in
0 cm0 in