🇦🇺 Adelaide vs Sydney 🇦🇺

Adelaide, Australia vs Sydney, Australia — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Sydney is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Sydney is drier, with roughly 29 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇦🇺 Adelaide🇦🇺 Sydney
Avg annual high21°C22°C
Hottest monthJanuary (28°C)January (26°C)
Coldest monthJuly (8°C low)July (8°C low)
Rainy days / year154125
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Best months to visitMarch, April, NovemberApril, September, October

🇦🇺 Adelaide

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

🇦🇺 Sydney

Best around April, September, October. Hottest in January (26°C), coldest lows in July (8°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Adelaide or Sydney warmer?

Sydney is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Adelaide or Sydney?

Adelaide is rainier — Sydney sees about 29 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Adelaide vs Sydney?

Adelaide is best around March, April, November; Sydney is best around April, September, October.

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