Climate Insights for Ballard

The climate in Ballard is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 210mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 32mm of rainfall. Ballard 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -7°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 53cm accumulating over the season.

Ballard has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 43°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 27°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -7°C and the daily average is -3°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.

Ballard is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 210mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 18mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 32mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 6mm. That's 26mm less than March, 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 53cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 13cm.

Ballard is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 13km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 11km/h in winter, 20km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Ballard, which began on March 20, 2026. Ballard 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 36°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -7°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 87 days from now.

The best time to visit Ballard is during May, June and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 14mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 36°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -7°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ballard 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.