Ballarat weather: Sunny and mild now, short-term outlook

Introduction — Why ballarat weather matters

Monitoring ballarat weather is important for residents, visitors and anyone planning outdoor activities in regional Victoria. Local conditions affect transport, agriculture, recreation and event planning. This update summarises current observations, the short-term forecast and February climatology to help readers make informed plans.

Main body — Current conditions and near-term outlook

Current observations

As of 2026-02-02 19:37 (local time), Ballarat reports sunny and mild conditions. The most recent observation (last updated 19:30) records a temperature of 18.2°C (64.7°F) with clear skies (cloud 0%). Humidity is low at 30%, dew point is 0.3°C and visibility is 10 km. Surface pressure stands at 1021.0 mb, indicating stable atmospheric conditions. Winds are from the southeast at about 15.8 kph (9.8 mph) with gusts near 19.0 kph (11.8 mph). The reported UV index at the time was 0.6.

Short-term forecast

Weather services indicate a largely settled spell through the immediate short term. A 10-day summary covering 2–10 February lists Monday 2 February as partly cloudy with daytime temperatures shown as 68|50°F on one forecast provider. That suggests mild daytime highs near the current reading and cooler nights. No significant precipitation appears in the immediate snapshot, consistent with the low humidity and clear-sky observation.

February climatology

Seasonal information for February in Ballarat typically shows comfortable conditions, with historical lows near 12°C and highs up to around 25°C. Expect roughly 3 to 8 days of rain across the month, so isolated wet days are possible even during a generally mild month.

Conclusion — What this means for readers

At present, ballarat weather is pleasant and stable, favourable for outdoor plans this evening. The short-term forecast points to continued mild, partly cloudy conditions with no immediate widespread rain. Residents should note February can still bring a few rainy days and noticeably cooler nights, so carry layers for temperature swings and check updated forecasts if planning events or travel. For the most accurate timing of any showers or temperature changes, consult local forecasts before heading out.