Ballina Weather in July (1981–2025)

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July at a Glance in Ballina

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
19.1°C
Avg Low
❄️
16.2°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
17.7°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
63 mm
Avg Humidity
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70%
Avg Wind
🌬️
5.3 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
3.3
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-3.8°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌧️Wet month💨Breezy😊Comfortable humidity

Ballina July Weather Overview

July is one of the cooler months of the year in Ballina, with average highs near 19.1°C and lows around 16.2°C (mean 17.7°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 63 mm of rainfall and 70% relative humidity across the period.

Ballina July Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

July is one of the cooler months of the year in Ballina. Across 45 years of records, the warmest Julys in Ballina were 1993 and 2019 — when the month averaged 18.9°C — while the coldest was 1989 at 16.5°C. Typical July days reach 19.1°C with nights near 16.2°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.3°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp16.8°C→18.0°C+1.2°C
Max Temp18.2°C→19.4°C+1.2°C
Min Temp15.4°C→16.5°C+1.1°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

16.0°C–16.8°C5 yr (11%)
16.8°C–17.5°C11 yr (24%)
17.5°C–18.3°C20 yr (44%)
18.3°C–19.0°C9 yr (20%)

Ballina July Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

July is one of the drier months in Ballina, averaging 63 mm of rainfall. The wettest July on record was 1999 with 225 mm, while the driest was 2002 at 3 mm.

Ballina July Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Ballina during July averages 70%. The most humid July was 1993 at 77%, and the least humid was 2002 at 63%.

Ballina July Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

July receives about 3.3 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Ballina. The sunniest Julys were 2007 and 2017 at 3.8 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1984 at 2.4.

Ballina July Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Ballina during July is 5.3 m/s. The windiest July was 2012 at 6.2 m/s, while the calmest was 1993 at 4.2 m/s.

What July Feels Like in Ballina

🌅
Cool
Morning
🌞
Mild
Afternoon
🌆
Cool
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★★☆

How July Ranks in Ballina

🥶1st coolest month of the year
🌵3rd driest month of the year
☀️11th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Ballina Weather by Month

Ballina July Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp17.0°C17.6°C17.7°C18.1°C18.0°C+1°C
Avg High18.4°C19.0°C19.1°C19.5°C19.5°C+1.1°C
Avg Low15.6°C16.2°C16.2°C16.7°C16.5°C+0.9°C
Avg Rain95 mm80 mm43 mm42 mm52 mm-43 mm

Extreme July Records in Ballina

🔥Warmest July24.8°C2016
🧊Coldest July9.5°C1984
🌧️Wettest July225 mm1999
🏜️Driest July3 mm2002
🌬️Windiest July6.2 m/s2012

Key Insights for July

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July temperatures in Ballina have risen by about 1.2°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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July has ranged from a record low of 9.5°C (1984) to a record high of 24.8°C (2016).

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Rainfall in July is one of the drier months, averaging 63 mm, with a wettest year of 225 mm.

Is July a Good Time to Visit Ballina?

A quieter season to visit Ballina

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of November and October tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Ballina. That said, July — with days averaging 19.1°C and nights around 16.2°C (mean 17.7°C) and moderate rainfall (63 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Ballina's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Ballina Weather in July — In Depth

☀️ July climate overview

July is one of the cooler months of the year in Ballina, with average highs near 19.1°C and lows around 16.2°C (mean 17.7°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 63 mm of rainfall and 70% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in July

July averages 63 mm of rainfall in Ballina, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest July on record saw 225 mm (1999), and the driest just 3 mm (2002). Humidity sits around 70% and average wind speed is 5.3 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 3.3 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How July has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average July temperatures have risen by about 1.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 18.2°C to 19.4°C and overnight lows from 15.4°C to 16.5°C over the same span.
July Weather in Ballina, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202519.5°C18.0°C16.5°C21.7°C12.9°C59 mm70%5.6 m/s3.3
202419.3°C18.0°C16.6°C22.1°C12.3°C61 mm70%6 m/s3.3
202320.1°C18.6°C17.1°C22.2°C14.8°C19 mm68%4.5 m/s3.3
202218.8°C17.5°C16.1°C22.3°C13.0°C63 mm73%5.5 m/s2.9
202119.5°C17.9°C16.3°C22.2°C13.3°C42 mm71%5.8 m/s3.2
202019.5°C18.1°C16.6°C22.1°C13.2°C69 mm73%5.8 m/s3.1
201920.3°C18.9°C17.5°C22.3°C13.6°C36 mm67%4.6 m/s3.4
201820.3°C18.7°C17.2°C23.7°C14.3°C17 mm67%4.9 m/s3.5
201720.0°C18.3°C16.5°C23.0°C14.3°C8 mm68%4.7 m/s3.8
201620.3°C18.7°C17.0°C24.8°C13.2°C10 mm71%4.8 m/s3.2
201519.1°C17.5°C15.9°C22.6°C10.5°C33 mm71%5.2 m/s3.3
201418.9°C17.3°C15.7°C22.0°C13.1°C27 mm66%4.9 m/s3.7
201319.3°C18.3°C17.4°C22.1°C14.7°C103 mm74%4.9 m/s2.9
201218.8°C17.7°C16.7°C22.3°C13.8°C63 mm73%6.2 m/s3.1
201118.4°C17.0°C15.6°C21.0°C12.5°C34 mm68%5.3 m/s3.5
201019.4°C18.2°C17.1°C24.0°C14.8°C87 mm74%5.8 m/s2.8
200918.4°C17.1°C15.7°C21.6°C12.7°C36 mm70%5.5 m/s3.5
200818.9°C17.6°C16.3°C22.7°C11.9°C93 mm69%5.7 m/s3
200718.3°C16.7°C15.1°C23.4°C12.4°C4 mm64%5.3 m/s3.8
200619.6°C18.3°C16.9°C22.1°C13.2°C96 mm71%5.3 m/s3.2
200519.7°C18.3°C16.9°C22.3°C13.4°C43 mm70%5.1 m/s3.4
200419.6°C18.2°C16.7°C23.1°C12.2°C26 mm68%5.4 m/s3.4
200318.9°C17.6°C16.3°C20.6°C13.2°C41 mm69%5.1 m/s3.4
200219.3°C17.7°C16.0°C21.6°C14.3°C3 mm63%4.9 m/s3.6
200119.2°C17.9°C16.6°C22.7°C13.2°C60 mm71%5.2 m/s3.2
200018.8°C17.3°C15.7°C21.6°C10.9°C23 mm71%5.8 m/s3.5
1999 🌧️19.0°C17.9°C16.9°C21.4°C13.1°C225 mm74%5.9 m/s2.9
199819.7°C18.2°C16.6°C23.1°C12.0°C64 mm75%5.8 m/s3
199718.8°C17.9°C16.9°C22.1°C15.9°C77 mm74%5.6 m/s3.1
199618.4°C16.8°C15.3°C21.0°C11.5°C69 mm71%5.7 m/s3.5
199519.2°C17.3°C15.5°C22.9°C12.3°C7 mm66%5.6 m/s3.5
199418.6°C17.5°C16.3°C20.4°C12.4°C47 mm67%4.8 m/s3.5
1993 🔥19.8°C18.9°C17.9°C22.9°C16.3°C150 mm77%4.2 m/s2.9
199219.2°C17.6°C16.0°C22.3°C12.3°C53 mm69%5.2 m/s3.5
199118.4°C16.9°C15.3°C21.4°C12.0°C60 mm67%4.8 m/s3.6
199018.6°C17.0°C15.4°C22.6°C11.8°C52 mm74%5.1 m/s3.4
1989 ❄️18.0°C16.5°C15.1°C21.3°C11.6°C51 mm72%5.8 m/s3.2
198819.5°C18.1°C16.7°C21.3°C12.8°C190 mm72%5.4 m/s3.3
198718.2°C16.8°C15.5°C20.7°C12.8°C63 mm69%5 m/s3.5
198619.0°C17.5°C15.9°C22.1°C10.1°C43 mm72%5.7 m/s3.1
198518.0°C16.6°C15.2°C21.5°C11.3°C195 mm70%5.2 m/s3.4
198418.2°C16.7°C15.2°C20.9°C9.5°C123 mm74%5.5 m/s2.4
198318.3°C17.0°C15.8°C22.8°C11.9°C88 mm73%6.1 m/s—
198218.1°C16.7°C15.3°C20.4°C11.1°C46 mm68%5.3 m/s—
198118.6°C17.1°C15.5°C23.4°C12.8°C55 mm69%5.1 m/s—

Actual recorded July data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Ballina July Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Ballina in July?▼

The average high in July is around 19.1°C with lows near 16.2°C (mean 17.7°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Ballina in July?▼

July averages 63 mm of rainfall in Ballina, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 225 mm in 1999.

What was the hottest July on record in Ballina?▼

The hottest July reached 24.8°C in 2016. The coldest dipped to 9.5°C in 1984.

Has July in Ballina gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average July temperatures have risen by about 1.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 18.2°C to 19.4°C and overnight lows from 15.4°C to 16.5°C over the same span.

Is July a good time to visit Ballina?▼

July is one of the cooler months of the year in Ballina and one of the drier months, so plan for around 19.1°C daytime highs and 16.2°C at night.

Is July the coldest month in Ballina?▼

Yes — July is the coldest month of the year in Ballina, averaging 17.7°C.

What should I pack for Ballina in July?▼

For July in Ballina, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 19.1°C and lows of 16.2°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Ballina humid in July?▼

Relative humidity in July averages 70% — moderately humid.

How windy is Ballina in July?▼

Average wind speed in July is 5.3 m/s. The windiest July on record averaged 6.2 m/s (2012).

Which July had the most rainfall in Ballina?▼

The wettest July on record was 1999 with 225 mm. On average, July sees 63 mm.

Where does this July weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Ballina behaves each July, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for July specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.