Weather in Adelaide

What's the weather like in Adelaide?

Adelaide has a moderate climate and moderate rainfall spread across the year. Average daytime highs range from 28°C (82°F) in January to 14°C (57°F) in July, with overnight lows around 17°C (62°F) and 8°C (47°F) respectively.

For comfortable sightseeing temperatures (18–26°C daytime highs), the best months to visit Adelaide are January through April, and October through December.

Quick facts

Country
🇦🇺 Australia
Region
Oceania
Time zone
Australia/Adelaide
Coordinates
-34.928, 138.601

Monthly climate

Long-run averages for each month of the year.

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRain daysSnow days
January 28°C / 82°F 17°C / 62°F 34 mm 8
February 27°C / 81°F 17°C / 62°F 23 mm 6
March 25°C / 77°F 15°C / 60°F 20 mm 9
April 21°C / 71°F 13°C / 56°F 53 mm 12
May 17°C / 63°F 11°C / 52°F 71 mm 16
June 15°C / 58°F 9°C / 48°F 83 mm 17
July 14°C / 57°F 8°C / 47°F 88 mm 19
August 15°C / 59°F 8°C / 47°F 78 mm 18
September 17°C / 63°F 10°C / 49°F 53 mm 15
October 21°C / 69°F 12°C / 53°F 47 mm 14
November 23°C / 73°F 13°C / 56°F 42 mm 11
December 26°C / 79°F 15°C / 59°F 23 mm 9

Adelaide by month

Detailed weather for any specific month:

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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Adelaide?

The most comfortable months in Adelaide are usually March, April, November, when average highs sit near 18–26°C (64–79°F) with relatively little rain. See the full month-by-month breakdown for the exact figures.

What is the hottest month in Adelaide?

January is typically the hottest month in Adelaide, averaging a high of 28°C (82°F).

What is the coldest month in Adelaide?

July is usually the coldest, with average lows around 8°C (47°F).

Does it snow in Adelaide?

Snow is rare in Adelaide; the climate data shows essentially no snowfall across the year.

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