Ballarat weather: Sunny and mild with cool-summer outlook (22 Jan 2026)

Introduction: Why ballarat weather matters

Weather in Ballarat affects daily life, agriculture and travel across central Victoria. Providing up-to-date conditions helps residents plan outdoor activities, farmers estimate irrigation needs and motorists prepare for changing visibility and road conditions. This update summarises the latest readings on 22 January 2026 and highlights short-term observations and seasonal outlooks from available sources.

Main body: Current readings and recent observations

Current conditions (evening update)

According to a local observation timestamped 2026-01-22 20:37 (Australia/Melbourne), Ballarat is currently recorded at 14.3°C with a condition described as Sunny. The last update at 20:30 shows a mild feel, with a feels-like temperature of 13.1°C. Skies are largely clear with cloud cover around 8% and visibility reported at 10 km.

Wind, pressure and humidity details

Winds are from the south-southeast at about 15.8 kph (9.8 mph) with gusts up to 22.2 kph (13.8 mph). Barometric pressure is near 1014 mb (29.93 in), supporting the settled conditions. Current relative humidity is relatively low at 47%, and the dew point is 3.2°C, indicating dry air compared with early-morning readings.

Early-morning and alternative sources

Timeanddate recorded conditions for Ballarat at 7:00 am on 22 January 2026, noting higher morning humidity (around 81%) and a dew point near 45°F (about 7.2°C), with pressure close to 29.95 inHg. These differences underscore a typical diurnal pattern — cooler, more humid mornings with drying through the day. Wisemeteo provides a seasonal outlook pointing to a cooler-than-typical summer with generally insignificant precipitation and notable temperature variability; one listed figure indicates fluctuations down to around 28°F (about −2.2°C) in some readings.

Conclusion: What this means for readers

At present Ballarat is experiencing a mild, sunny evening with light SSE winds and relatively low humidity. Morning conditions were more humid, reflecting normal daily variation. Seasonal guidance suggests a cooler summer trend with limited rainfall, which could affect water management and outdoor plans. Residents should expect variable temperatures across the day, limited precipitation in the near term, and continue to check updates if planning agricultural tasks or travel.