AI-generatedBallina, New South Wales at a glance
- Best time
- Sep – Apr
- Warmest month
- Jan · 29°
- Warmest sea
- Feb · 26.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,050 h
- Rain a year
- 1,114 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+11 / UTC+10
- Elevation
- 7 m
Climate in Ballina, New South Wales
Ballina, New South Wales has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while July is the coolest at 21 °C. With around 3,050 hours of sunshine a year, Ballina, New South Wales is very sunny; January is the sunniest month with 9.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Ballina, New South Wales
The best time to visit Ballina, New South Wales is from September to April. In January, February and March, though, the cyclone season is at its peak: check the forecast before you go. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from September to December. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to December. The wettest month is March with 145 mm of precipitation.
Ballina, New South Wales through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ballina, New South Wales in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 24–27 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Ballina, New South Wales in summer
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 28–29 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Ballina, New South Wales in autumn
Mar – May
Good
- 23–27 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Ballina, New South Wales in winter
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 21–22 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Sep – Dec
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Dec
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: September – April
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 18°
- Midday, 13:00: about 25°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 25°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
06:0918:53
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:54–06:41 · evening 18:22–19:08
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:45–05:54 · evening 19:08–19:18
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Ballina, New South Wales compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 25° at the start of the month to 26° at the end. The sea warms from 22° to 23°. The days get 0.8 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 25° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 16° |
| Sea | 22° | 23° |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | 13.2 h |
What is the weather like in Ballina, New South Wales in October?
In October, Ballina, New South Wales is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 22.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Ballina, New South Wales.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 44 min06:09 – 18:53
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 3 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 45 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 2 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+11offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %74 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %59 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Ballina, New South Wales
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and December bring similar holiday weather to Ballina, New South Wales (score 85 and 89). In December, days are 3 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in December. December has 2 more rainy days.
| Month | October | December |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 85 | 89 |
| Daytime high | 25° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 19° |
| Sea | 22.2° | 24.7° |
| Sunshine | 9.1 h | 9.3 h |
| Rainy days | 10better | 12 |
| Rainfall | 79 mmbetter | 101 mm |
| Muggy days | 3better | 17 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Ballina, New South Wales month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
85January29° · Sea 26° · 9.6 h
In January, Ballina, New South Wales is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 136 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Ballina, New South Wales.
Ballina, New South Wales in January85February28° · Sea 26° · 8.6 h
In February, Ballina, New South Wales is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 140 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Ballina, New South Wales.
Ballina, New South Wales in February80March27° · Sea 26° · 7.9 h
In March, Ballina, New South Wales is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 26.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 145 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Ballina, New South Wales.
Ballina, New South Wales in March82April25° · Sea 25° · 7.6 h
In April, Ballina, New South Wales is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 85 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Ballina, New South Wales.
Ballina, New South Wales in April69May23° · Sea 24° · 7.0 h
In May, Ballina, New South Wales is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 23.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 90 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Ballina, New South Wales.
Ballina, New South Wales in May52June21° · Sea 22° · 6.5 h
In June, Ballina, New South Wales is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 22.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 90 mm in total. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Ballina, New South Wales.
Ballina, New South Wales in June53July21° · Sea 21° · 7.5 h
In July, Ballina, New South Wales is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 21.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Ballina, New South Wales.
Ballina, New South Wales in July63August22° · Sea 21° · 8.4 h
In August, Ballina, New South Wales is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 20.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 56 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Ballina, New South Wales.
Ballina, New South Wales in August80September24° · Sea 21° · 9.1 h
In September, Ballina, New South Wales is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 21.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Ballina, New South Wales.
Ballina, New South Wales in September85October25° · Sea 22° · 9.1 h
In October, Ballina, New South Wales is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 22.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Ballina, New South Wales.
Ballina, New South Wales in October87November27° · Sea 23° · 9.6 h
In November, Ballina, New South Wales is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 23.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 97 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Ballina, New South Wales.
Ballina, New South Wales in November89December28° · Sea 25° · 9.3 h
In December, Ballina, New South Wales is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 24.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 101 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Ballina, New South Wales.
Ballina, New South Wales in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Ballina, New South Wales
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 3 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in July (10°), the warmest in January (21°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from January to February; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from March to April and from October to December. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 98 days a year, mostly from December to March.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 85 | 29° | 21° | 25.9° | 9.6 h | 14 | 136 |
| FebruaryFeb | 85 | 28° | 21° | 26.4° | 8.6 h | 13 | 140 |
| MarchMar | 80 | 27° | 19° | 26.2° | 7.9 h | 16 | 145 |
| AprilApr | 82 | 25° | 17° | 25.3° | 7.6 h | 13 | 85 |
| MayMay | 69 | 23° | 13° | 23.7° | 7.0 h | 12 | 90 |
| JuneJun | 52 | 21° | 11° | 22.2° | 6.5 h | 10 | 90 |
| JulyJul | 53 | 21° | 10° | 21.1° | 7.5 h | 8 | 52 |
| AugustAug | 63 | 22° | 10° | 20.7° | 8.4 h | 7 | 56 |
| SeptemberSep | 80 | 24° | 12° | 21.1° | 9.1 h | 7 | 44 |
| OctoberOct | 85 | 25° | 15° | 22.2° | 9.1 h | 10 | 79 |
| NovemberNov | 87 | 27° | 17° | 23.3° | 9.6 h | 11 | 97 |
| DecemberDec | 89 | 28° | 19° | 24.7° | 9.3 h | 12 | 101 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
28.86° S, 153.57° E · 7 m · Australia/Sydney
Sea temperature in Ballina, New South Wales
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 21.6 – 23.0 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Ballina, New South Wales ranges from 20.7 °C in August to 26.4 °C in February. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in February, while the air already peaks in January. From May to July the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in February, eight out of ten years were between 25.8 and 27.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 25.9° | 25.3° | 26.6° | pleasant |
| FebruaryFeb | 26.4° | 25.8° | 27.0° | warm |
| MarchMar | 26.2° | 25.6° | 26.7° | warm |
| AprilApr | 25.3° | 24.8° | 25.7° | pleasant |
| MayMay | 23.7° | 23.1° | 24.3° | pleasant |
| JuneJun | 22.2° | 21.5° | 22.9° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 21.1° | 20.8° | 21.6° | refreshing |
| AugustAug | 20.7° | 20.1° | 21.2° | refreshing |
| SeptemberSep | 21.1° | 20.4° | 21.9° | refreshing |
| OctoberOct | 22.2° | 21.6° | 23.0° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 23.3° | 22.6° | 23.9° | pleasant |
| DecemberDec | 24.7° | 24.0° | 25.4° | pleasant |
Sunshine hours in Ballina, New South Wales
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 9.1 of 12.7 hours of daylight in Ballina, New South Wales, 72 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Ballina, New South Wales: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Ballina, New South Wales has about 10 rainy days with 79 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Ballina, New South Wales
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 10 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 30 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Ballina, New South Wales
How breezy and how cloudy Ballina, New South Wales is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Ballina, New South Wales typically peaks at 21 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Sep – Jan.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 45 % of the sky over Ballina, New South Wales: mostly sunny, with about 9.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Ballina, New South Wales
How often the day gets hot in Ballina, New South Wales (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Ballina, New South Wales has about 2 hot days, with an average daytime high of 25 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Ballina, New South Wales
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Ballina, New South Wales in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Ballina, New South Wales has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 87) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 60).
- 81
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 66
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 60
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 85
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 87
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Storm season
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 20 h 40 min
- Distance
- 16,710 km
- Time zone
- UTC+11
- Jet lag
- About 10 days (10 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Ballina, New South Wales lies in an area that Australian tropical cyclones can reach. The cyclone season runs from November to April, with most storms from January to March. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January: Peak
- February: Peak
- March: Peak
- April: Season
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November: Season
- December: Season
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.
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Ballina, New South Wales compared
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Ballina vs Byron Bay
In October the holiday weather in Ballina and Byron Bay is about equally good (score 85 vs 85). During the day it is about as warm in Byron Bay as in Ballina. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Ballina | Byron Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 85 | 85 |
| Daytime high | 25° | 25° |
| Sea | 22° | 22° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Best time | Sep – Apr | Sep – Apr |
Through the year
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In October, Ballina, New South Wales ranks 18 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Ballina, New South Wales
When is the best time to visit Ballina, New South Wales?
The best time to visit Ballina, New South Wales is from September to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Ballina, New South Wales?
The sea temperature in Ballina, New South Wales ranges from 20.7 °C in August to 26.4 °C in February. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Ballina, New South Wales in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 22.2 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Ballina, New South Wales?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 21 °C. July is the coolest month at 21 °C.
When does it rain most in Ballina, New South Wales?
The wettest month is March with 145 mm of precipitation. The driest month is September with 44 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ballina, New South Wales get?
Ballina, New South Wales gets around 3,050 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 9.6 hours a day; in June there are 6.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Ballina, New South Wales in?
Ballina, New South Wales is on UTC+11 in January and UTC+10 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Ballina, New South Wales?
A nonstop flight from London to Ballina, New South Wales takes about 20 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 16,710 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is cyclone season in Ballina, New South Wales?
Ballina, New South Wales lies in an area that Australian tropical cyclones can reach. The cyclone season runs from November to April, with most storms from January to March. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Ballina, New South Wales?
Ballina, New South Wales has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 87) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 60). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 81, May half-term 66, summer holidays 60, October half-term 85, Christmas holidays 87.