When is the best time to go to Adelaide
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Adelaide, South Africa. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Adelaide
Adelaide weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Adelaide are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 44mm | 9.2hrs | 14.9hrs |
Adelaide's weather in January is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Adelaide.
January is in the summer in Adelaide and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Adelaide with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 60mm | 8.6hrs | 14.1hrs |
February in Adelaide is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Adelaide for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the summer in Adelaide and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Adelaide with around 60mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Adelaide weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 67mm | 7.8hrs | 13.2hrs |
The weather in March in Adelaide is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Adelaide for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the fall / autumn in Adelaide and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Adelaide with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 33mm | 7.6hrs | 12.2hrs |
Adelaide's weather in April is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Adelaide.
April is in the fall / autumn in Adelaide and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 11°C (53°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Adelaide with around 33mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 26mm | 7.5hrs | 11.4hrs |
May is a dry month in Adelaide and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Adelaide, with some very good weather at this time of year.
May is in the fall / autumn in Adelaide and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Adelaide with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 19mm | 7.4hrs | 14.9hrs |
June in Adelaide is generally dry with the temperature being mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Adelaide.
June is in the winter in Adelaide and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Adelaide with around 19mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 19mm | 8hrs | 14.1hrs |
July in Adelaide is generally dry with the temperature being mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Adelaide.
July is in the winter in Adelaide and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Adelaide with around 19mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 28mm | 8.2hrs | 13.2hrs |
The weather in August in Adelaide is characteristically mild and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Adelaide, with some very good weather at this time of year.
August is in the winter in Adelaide and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (71°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Adelaide with around 28mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 30mm | 8.1hrs | 12.2hrs |
Adelaide's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Adelaide.
September is in the spring in Adelaide and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 9°C (47°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Adelaide with around 30mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Adelaide weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 50mm | 8.3hrs | 11.4hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Adelaide and the temperature is generally mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Adelaide for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the spring in Adelaide and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Adelaide with around 50mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 50mm | 8.9hrs | 14.9hrs |
Adelaide's weather in November is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Adelaide.
November is in the spring in Adelaide and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Adelaide with around 50mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Adelaide weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 53mm | 9.8hrs | 14.1hrs |
December in Adelaide is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Adelaide.
December is in the summer in Adelaide and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Adelaide with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Adelaide weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 29.1°C 84.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | June | 19mm 0.7ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 8hrs |
| Coldest month: | June | 19.5°C 67.1°F |
| Wettest month: | March | 67mm 2.6ins |
| Warmest sea: | February | 24°C 75.2°F |
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