Ballater
Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Current Weather
1°34°
Misty
Feels Like: 1°33°
Min: 0°32°
Max: 9°48°
The next few hours will be misty, with today reaching 9°C and dropping to 6°C. The coming days will be drizzle
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08:17
Sunrise
17:34
Sunset
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16:48
Moonrise
05:44
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View stargazing scoreWeather in Ballater today, October 24, 2026
Ballater starts October 24, 2026 looking damp, with rain in the forecast and wetter spells likely at times. Waterproof kit is the safer call for early plans. The morning sky stays heavily clouded, with cover near 100% around 09:00. Grey conditions set the early tone before any later change.Ballater starts October 24, 2026 looking damp, with rain in the forecast and wetter spells likely at times. Waterproof kit is the safer call for early plans. The morning sky stays heavily clouded, with cover near 100% around 09:00. Grey conditions set the early tone before any later change.
Temperatures climb from an overnight low near 0°C toward a daytime high of about 9°C. Moisture in the air spans 77%-95%, with the highest values around 09:00. Wind is a factor, climbing to about 43 km/h around 22:00.Temperatures climb from an overnight low near 32°F toward a daytime high of about 48°F. Moisture in the air spans 77%-95%, with the highest values around 09:00. Wind is a factor, climbing to about 27 mph around 22:00.
Afternoon showers stay in play, peaking near 100% around 14:00. Skies remain cluttered, with cover about 100% by 12:00. Visibility holds near 21 km, though it can fall to 2.3 km. Expect sunrise at 08:17, sunset at 17:34, and 9 hours 16 minutes of sunlight today overall.Afternoon showers stay in play, peaking near 100% around 14:00. Skies remain cluttered, with cover about 100% by 12:00. Visibility holds near 13.1 mi, though it can fall to 1.4 mi. Expect sunrise at 08:17, sunset at 17:34, and 9 hours 16 minutes of sunlight today overall.
Taken together, Ballater looks wet enough on October 24, 2026 that flexible outdoor plans work best, with temperatures peaking near 9°C.Taken together, Ballater looks wet enough on October 24, 2026 that flexible outdoor plans work best, with temperatures peaking near 48°F.
Frequently asked questions about weather in Ballater
How warm does it get in Ballater?
The warmest month in Ballater is July, with average high temperatures of 17°C. The average temperature during this period is around 13°C.The warmest month in Ballater is July, with average high temperatures of 63°F. The average temperature during this period is around 56°F.
How cold does it get in Ballater?
The coldest month in Ballater is January, with average low temperatures of -1°C. The average temperature during this period is around 1°C.The coldest month in Ballater is January, with average low temperatures of 30°F. The average temperature during this period is around 35°F.
What is the wettest time of year in Ballater?
The wettest month in Ballater is October, with an average of 119 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Ballater is October, with an average of 4.7 in of precipitation.
What is the driest time of year in Ballater?
The driest month in Ballater is April, with an average of 66 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Ballater is April, with an average of 2.6 in of precipitation.