When is the best time to go to Adelaide

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Adelaide, Australia. 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.

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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

Adelaide January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 19mm 10.8hrs 15.1hrs 20°C

The weather in January in Adelaide is characteristically warm and dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Adelaide, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

January is in the summer in Adelaide and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Adelaide with around 19mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a 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 10.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Adelaide weather in January »

February

Adelaide February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 18mm 10.2hrs 14.2hrs 21°C

February in Adelaide is generally dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Adelaide, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

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 (83°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 18mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a 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 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Adelaide weather in February »

March

Adelaide March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
23°C 23mm 9.1hrs 13.2hrs 20°C

The weather in March in Adelaide is characteristically warm and dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Adelaide, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

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 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Adelaide with around 23mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a 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 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Adelaide weather in March »

April

Adelaide April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
20°C 46mm 7.8hrs 12.1hrs 19°C

Adelaide's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Adelaide, with some very good weather at this time of year.

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 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Adelaide with around 46mm 1.8 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 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Adelaide weather in April »

May

Adelaide May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
17°C 71mm 5.8hrs 11.3hrs 18°C

May 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 not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the fall / autumn in Adelaide and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (65°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Adelaide with around 71mm 2.8 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 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Adelaide weather in May »

June

Adelaide June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
15°C 67mm 5.3hrs 15.1hrs 16°C

The weather in June in Adelaide is characteristically mild 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 pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the winter in Adelaide and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th 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 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Adelaide weather in June »

July

Adelaide July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 76mm 5.2hrs 14.2hrs 15°C

July in Adelaide is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being 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.

July is in the winter in Adelaide and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Adelaide with around 76mm 3 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 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Adelaide weather in July »

August

Adelaide August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 63mm 6.1hrs 13.2hrs 14°C

The weather in August in Adelaide is characteristically mild 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 pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the winter in Adelaide and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Adelaide with around 63mm 2.5 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Adelaide weather in August »

September

Adelaide September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 53mm 7.4hrs 12.1hrs 14°C

Adelaide's weather in September is typically mild 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.

September is in the spring in Adelaide and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th 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 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Adelaide weather in September »

October

Adelaide October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
19°C 44mm 8.7hrs 11.3hrs 15°C

October is a reasonably dry month in Adelaide and the temperature is generally mild.

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.

October is in the spring in Adelaide and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (71°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest 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 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Adelaide weather in October »

November

Adelaide November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
22°C 31mm 9.3hrs 15.1hrs 17°C

November in Adelaide is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Adelaide, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

November is in the spring in Adelaide and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°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 31mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Adelaide weather in November »

December

Adelaide December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
23°C 27mm 9.8hrs 14.2hrs 19°C

December in Adelaide is generally dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Adelaide, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

December is in the summer in Adelaide and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Adelaide with around 27mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a 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 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Adelaide weather in December »

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Adelaide weather stats

Adelaide weather statistics
Hottest month: January 28.2°C 82.8°F
Driest month: February 18mm 0.7ins
Sunniest month: February 10.2hrs
Coldest month: July 14.8°C 58.6°F
Wettest month: July 76mm 3ins
Warmest sea: February 20.7°C 69.3°F
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