🇦🇺 Adelaide vs Perth 🇦🇺

Adelaide, Australia vs Perth, Australia — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Perth is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Perth is drier, with roughly 24 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇦🇺 Adelaide🇦🇺 Perth
Avg annual high21°C23°C
Hottest monthJanuary (28°C)January (30°C)
Coldest monthJuly (8°C low)August (10°C low)
Rainy days / year154130
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Best months to visitMarch, April, NovemberApril, May, October

🇦🇺 Adelaide

Best around March, April, November. Hottest in January (28°C), coldest lows in July (8°C).

🇦🇺 Perth

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in January (30°C), coldest lows in August (10°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Adelaide or Perth warmer?

Perth is warmer overall, averaging about 2 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Adelaide or Perth?

Adelaide is rainier — Perth sees about 24 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Adelaide vs Perth?

Adelaide is best around March, April, November; Perth is best around April, May, October.

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