Climate Insights for Balaclava

The climate in Balaclava is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1044mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 158mm of rainfall. Balaclava 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 February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 21°C.

Balaclava sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 21°C to 33°C. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 21°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.

Balaclava is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1044mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 87mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 158mm of rainfall. September and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 27mm. That's 131mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Balaclava is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Balaclava, which began on March 20, 2026. Balaclava 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 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 21°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Balaclava is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 36mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 33°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Balaclava 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.