Ballarat Weather in February (1981–2025)

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February at a Glance in Ballarat

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
27.1°C
Avg Low
❄️
11.7°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
19.4°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
32 mm
Avg Humidity
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59%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.1 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
6.5
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+6.6°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny🌦️Some rain💨Breezy😊Comfortable humidity

Ballarat February Weather Overview

February is one of the warmer months of the year in Ballarat, with average highs near 27.1°C and lows around 11.7°C (mean 19.4°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 32 mm of rainfall and 59% relative humidity across the period.

Ballarat February Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the warmer months of the year in Ballarat. Across 45 years of records, the warmest February in Ballarat was 1997 — when the month averaged 22.7°C — while the coldest was 2005 at 16.2°C. Typical February days reach 27.1°C with nights near 11.7°C. The long-term February temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp20.4°C→19.2°C-1.2°C
Max Temp28.9°C→26.8°C-2.1°C
Min Temp11.8°C→11.6°C-0.2°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp0°C/decade →
Max Temp-0.2°C/decade ↘
Min Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

16.0°C–17.8°C5 yr (11%)
17.8°C–19.5°C18 yr (40%)
19.5°C–21.3°C16 yr (36%)
21.3°C–23.0°C6 yr (13%)

Ballarat February Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

February is one of the drier months in Ballarat, averaging 32 mm of rainfall. The wettest February on record was 2005 with 110 mm, while the driest were 1983 and 2024 at 3 mm.

Ballarat February Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Ballarat during February averages 59%. The most humid February was 2011 at 78%, and the least humid was 1983 at 45%.

Ballarat February Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

February receives about 6.5 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Ballarat. The sunniest February was 1991 at 7.5 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2011 at 5.7.

Ballarat February Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Ballarat during February is 3.1 m/s. The windiest February was 1989 at 3.5 m/s, while the calmest was 2011 at 2.7 m/s.

What February Feels Like in Ballarat

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Cool
Morning
🌞
Warm
Afternoon
🌆
Cool
Evening
Rain chanceLow
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How February Ranks in Ballarat

🔥2nd warmest month of the year
🌵1st driest month of the year
☀️3rd sunniest month of the year

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

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Ballarat February Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp19.7°C19.1°C19.6°C19.6°C19.0°C-0.7°C
Avg High28.0°C26.7°C27.3°C27.1°C26.4°C-1.6°C
Avg Low11.3°C11.5°C11.9°C12.2°C11.6°C+0.3°C
Avg Rain16 mm43 mm36 mm39 mm23 mm+7 mm

Extreme February Records in Ballarat

🔥Warmest February43.3°C2009
🧊Coldest February3.1°C2005
🌧️Wettest February110 mm2005
🏜️Driest February3 mm1983
🌬️Windiest February3.5 m/s1989

Key Insights for February

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February temperatures in Ballarat have fallen by about 1.2°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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February has ranged from a record low of 3.1°C (2005) to a record high of 43.3°C (2009).

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Rainfall in February is one of the drier months, averaging 32 mm, with a wettest year of 110 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs fell about 0.2°C per decade while lows rose 0.2°C per decade, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Ballarat?

One of the best times to visit Ballarat

February is one of the best times to visit Ballarat. Expect days averaging 27.1°C and nights around 11.7°C (mean 19.4°C) — warmer than Ballarat's yearly average — with moderate rainfall (32 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

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Ballarat Weather in February — In Depth

☀️ February climate overview

February is one of the warmer months of the year in Ballarat, with average highs near 27.1°C and lows around 11.7°C (mean 19.4°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 32 mm of rainfall and 59% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in February

February averages 32 mm of rainfall in Ballarat, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest February on record saw 110 mm (2005), and the driest just 3 mm (1983). Humidity sits around 59% and average wind speed is 3.1 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 6.5 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How February has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average February temperatures have fallen by about 1.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 28.9°C to 26.8°C and overnight lows from 11.8°C to 11.6°C over the same span.
February Weather in Ballarat, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202528.7°C20.7°C12.8°C36.9°C5.8°C23 mm56%3.3 m/s6.9
202428.3°C19.9°C11.6°C36.0°C6.9°C3 mm57%3.2 m/s7.2
202325.8°C18.4°C11.1°C37.3°C7.5°C21 mm62%3.1 m/s6.4
202226.2°C19.1°C11.9°C34.7°C7.5°C5 mm61%3.1 m/s6.6
202125.0°C17.8°C10.6°C32.1°C6.6°C11 mm65%3 m/s6.5
202024.3°C17.9°C11.4°C31.7°C4.6°C76 mm73%3.2 m/s5.8
201927.5°C19.4°C11.3°C39.1°C5.9°C19 mm56%3 m/s6.8
201827.8°C20.4°C12.9°C36.7°C8.8°C8 mm56%3.3 m/s6.5
201726.0°C18.6°C11.2°C39.3°C6.5°C32 mm61%3.1 m/s6.5
201627.2°C19.5°C11.8°C38.7°C6.5°C6 mm61%2.8 m/s6.6
201527.9°C20.3°C12.6°C35.7°C8.4°C40 mm63%2.9 m/s6.6
201428.9°C20.5°C12.1°C41.8°C7.7°C12 mm52%3.2 m/s6.8
201328.1°C20.6°C13.0°C34.9°C6.3°C47 mm58%2.8 m/s6.6
201226.4°C19.5°C12.6°C35.3°C6.6°C69 mm62%3.1 m/s5.9
201123.5°C17.3°C11.2°C32.6°C4.2°C100 mm78%2.7 m/s5.7
201027.8°C20.3°C12.9°C35.3°C7.1°C52 mm63%3.2 m/s6.5
200928.7°C20.5°C12.3°C43.3°C7.4°C3 mm54%3.3 m/s6.7
200824.8°C17.7°C10.6°C34.0°C5.9°C22 mm63%3.2 m/s6.6
200729.8°C22.0°C14.2°C36.5°C8.6°C27 mm60%3 m/s6.9
200626.0°C18.4°C10.8°C34.8°C6.3°C29 mm62%3.1 m/s6.9
2005 ❄️ 🌧️23.3°C16.2°C9.1°C32.4°C3.1°C110 mm70%3.1 m/s6
200427.9°C19.7°C11.6°C40.4°C7.7°C13 mm58%3.1 m/s6.3
200327.8°C20.1°C12.5°C34.5°C8.4°C31 mm61%3.1 m/s6.3
200224.8°C17.4°C10.0°C33.4°C6.6°C67 mm63%3.3 m/s6.1
200129.6°C21.8°C14.0°C36.5°C9.5°C17 mm54%3.2 m/s6.6
200030.4°C21.9°C13.5°C38.7°C7.1°C39 mm53%3.2 m/s6.4
199927.2°C20.1°C13.1°C36.5°C5.9°C50 mm62%2.9 m/s6
199827.4°C19.0°C10.7°C38.7°C5.0°C36 mm56%3 m/s6.8
1997 🔥31.3°C22.7°C14.2°C39.3°C9.4°C5 mm51%3.1 m/s6.8
199624.6°C17.3°C10.0°C35.8°C6.2°C71 mm64%3.3 m/s6.3
199527.7°C19.7°C11.8°C37.7°C7.2°C22 mm55%3.2 m/s6.6
199426.6°C19.2°C11.8°C34.8°C5.8°C78 mm66%3.1 m/s5.9
199324.9°C18.0°C11.2°C36.3°C5.6°C46 mm67%3.4 m/s6.2
199225.2°C18.0°C10.7°C36.1°C6.5°C14 mm62%3.3 m/s6.7
199127.4°C18.6°C9.9°C38.7°C5.6°C3 mm57%3.4 m/s7.5
199024.3°C17.9°C11.5°C32.7°C8.5°C106 mm70%3.1 m/s5.9
198927.9°C19.9°C11.9°C37.5°C8.2°C15 mm57%3.5 m/s6.7
198826.5°C18.4°C10.3°C36.6°C6.8°C15 mm57%3.3 m/s7.1
198727.0°C18.4°C9.7°C36.6°C4.6°C55 mm55%3.1 m/s6.7
198626.4°C18.4°C10.5°C34.9°C4.7°C13 mm54%3.3 m/s6.8
198527.1°C18.7°C10.3°C36.2°C5.9°C6 mm51%3.2 m/s6.7
198427.9°C19.3°C10.6°C33.8°C7.2°C14 mm56%3.2 m/s6.7
198331.8°C22.4°C13.1°C41.7°C8.3°C3 mm45%3 m/s—
198228.5°C20.1°C11.6°C38.7°C5.7°C5 mm50%3.2 m/s—
198129.2°C21.3°C13.4°C39.5°C8.0°C20 mm55%3.2 m/s—

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

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Ballarat February Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Ballarat in February?▼

The average high in February is around 27.1°C with lows near 11.7°C (mean 19.4°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Ballarat in February?▼

February averages 32 mm of rainfall in Ballarat, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 110 mm in 2005.

What was the hottest February on record in Ballarat?▼

The hottest February reached 43.3°C in 2009. The coldest dipped to 3.1°C in 2005.

Has February in Ballarat gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average February temperatures have fallen by about 1.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 28.9°C to 26.8°C and overnight lows from 11.8°C to 11.6°C over the same span.

Is February a good time to visit Ballarat?▼

February is one of the warmer months of the year in Ballarat and one of the drier months, so plan for around 27.1°C daytime highs and 11.7°C at night.

Is February the coldest month in Ballarat?▼

Not quite — February is the 11th coolest month in Ballarat, averaging 19.4°C.

What should I pack for Ballarat in February?▼

For February in Ballarat, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 27.1°C and lows of 11.7°C.

Is Ballarat humid in February?▼

Relative humidity in February averages 59% — moderately humid.

How windy is Ballarat in February?▼

Average wind speed in February is 3.1 m/s. The windiest February on record averaged 3.5 m/s (1989).

Which February had the most rainfall in Ballarat?▼

The wettest February on record was 2005 with 110 mm. On average, February sees 32 mm.

Where does this February 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 Ballarat behaves each February, 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 February specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.