The best times to visit Balmoral for ideal weather are

April 2nd to November 11th

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

 

 


Other Balmoral Travel Info

Weather in Balmoral

Temperature

Average temperatures in Balmoral vary somewhat. Considering humidity, temperatures feel nice most of the year, excluding some hot weeks in the summer, with a fair chance of precipitation about half of the year. The area is somewhat temperate — in the 55th percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Balmoral, the hottest months are January, February, and then December. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally mid January where highs are regularly around 85.3°F (29.6°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 69.2°F (20.7°C) at night.

Balmoral Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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Balmoral Temperatures (Celsius)

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“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

Balmoral Perceived Temperature (F)

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Balmoral Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average Balmoral Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

Month Avg. High (°F) Avg. Mean (°F) Avg. Low (°F)
Jan 84.1 77.1 69.9
Feb 83.4 76.1 68.7
Mar 82.1 74.5 66.3
Apr 78.7 69.7 60.3
May 74.3 64.3 53.9
Jun 70.1 60.2 50.2
Jul 69.3 58.6 47.2
Aug 71.9 60.8 48.4
Sep 75.5 65.6 54
Oct 78.2 69.3 58.8
Nov 80.9 73.3 65
Dec 82.6 75.1 67.2

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan 28.9 25.1 21.1
Feb 28.6 24.5 20.4
Mar 27.8 23.6 19.1
Apr 25.9 20.9 15.7
May 23.5 17.9 12.2
Jun 21.2 15.7 10.1
Jul 20.7 14.8 8.4
Aug 22.2 16 9.1
Sep 24.2 18.7 12.2
Oct 25.7 20.7 14.9
Nov 27.2 22.9 18.3
Dec 28.1 23.9 19.6

 


 

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Balmoral are July, September, and then August. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around early August. For example, on the week of July 30th there are no days of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in late January with an average of 3 days of significant precipitation the week of January 22nd.

When can you find snow in Balmoral? Weather stations report no annual snow. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Balmoral.

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Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Balmoral (in).

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Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 27% 0 7.1
Feb 30% 0 5.7
Mar 26% 0 5.1
Apr 20% 0 4.1
May 16% 0 3.4
Jun 17% 0 2.9
Jul 8% 0 1.3
Aug 9% 0 2
Sep 9% 0 1.4
Oct 16% 0 3
Nov 19% 0 3.4
Dec 25% 0 5

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 27 0 18
Feb 30 0 14.5
Mar 26 0 13
Apr 20 0 10.4
May 16 0 8.6
Jun 17 0 7.4
Jul 8 0 3.3
Aug 9 0 5.1
Sep 9 0 3.6
Oct 16 0 7.6
Nov 19 0 8.6
Dec 25 0 12.7

 

Humidity and Wind

Balmoral has some high humidity months, with other comfortably humid months. The least humid month is August (56.6% relative humidity), and the most humid month is February (68.1%).

Wind in Balmoral is usually moderate. The windiest month is November, followed by December and October. November’s average wind speed of around 9.6 knots (11.1 MPH or 17.8 KPH) is considered “a gentle breeze.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in mid to late November where average top sustained speeds reach 16.4 knots, which is considered a moderate breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Balmoral.

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Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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Average Wind Speeds

Show Wind Speeds

All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Month Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Feel Sustained High Wind High Wind Feel
Jan 8.9 Gentle breeze 14.6 Significant breeze
Feb 8.3 Gentle breeze 13.6 Significant breeze
Mar 7.8 Gentle breeze 13.1 Significant breeze
Apr 7.4 Gentle breeze 12.5 Significant breeze
May 7 Gentle breeze 12.2 Significant breeze
Jun 7.2 Gentle breeze 12.8 Significant breeze
Jul 7.3 Gentle breeze 13.1 Significant breeze
Aug 7.5 Gentle breeze 13.6 Significant breeze
Sep 8.3 Gentle breeze 14.7 Significant breeze
Oct 9 Gentle breeze 15.4 Significant breeze
Nov 9.6 Gentle breeze 15.9 Significant breeze
Dec 9.1 Gentle breeze 15 Significant breeze

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 66.8%
Feb 68.1%
Mar 67.5%
Apr 66.3%
May 64.3%
Jun 64.7%
Jul 58.4%
Aug 56.6%
Sep 60%
Oct 60.4%
Nov 64.2%
Dec 64.7%

 

Is it Safe to Travel to Balmoral?

Our best data indicates this area is generally safe. As of Dec 04, 2023 there are no travel advisories or warnings for Australia; exercise normal security precautions. Check this page for any recent changes or regions to avoid: Travel Advice and Advisories. This advisory was last updated on Nov 30, 2023.


 

The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Balmoral, QL, Australia is May, followed by July and August. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Balmoral in December. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

 

Most Popular Months to Visit

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Tourists Seeking Accommodations

Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is very reliable. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 76.2 in December means 76.2% of the tourists vs. May.

 

 

Overall Balmoral Travel Experience by Season

Fall (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel warm. Highs range from 82.5°F (28.1°C) and 72.3°F (22.4°C) with colder temperatures in the later months. Rain is somewhat common with 5 to 8 days of significant precipitation per month. Fall is the second busiest for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for things to do.

Winter (June through August)

The middle-year months have comfortably cool weather with high temperatures that are comfortable. These months see the least precipitation with 3 to 5 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the busiest season for tourism in Balmoral, so lodging and other accommodations may cost more than usual.

Spring (September through November)

Spring daily highs range from 82.5°F (28.1°C) and 73.5°F (23.1°C), which will feel very nice given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a significant amount: 3 to 6 days per month. Tourism is fairly slow during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be lower priced.

Summer (December through February)

Weather is perfect this time of year in Balmoral to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 85.3°F (29.6°C) and 82.4°F (28°C). On average, it rains or snows a fair amount: consistently 8 times per month. These times of year are the slowest with tourists.

 

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