Climate Insights for Ballater

The climate in Ballater is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1046mm of precipitation falls per year. Ballater receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ballater is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to -1°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 124cm accumulating over the season.

Ballater sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -1°C to 17°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 13°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 1°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Ballater is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1046mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 87mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 113mm of rainfall. July and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 65mm. That's 48mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 124cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 27cm.

Ballater is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 17km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 21km/h in winter, 19km/h in spring, 17km/h in summer, 19km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Ballater, which began on March 20, 2026. Ballater is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 17°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -1°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ballater 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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.