Best Time to Visit Adelaide
Australia · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
If you want the most pleasant weather in Adelaide, plan your trip for February to April and September to December. January is the hottest month, with average highs of 30°C (87°F), while July is the coldest, with lows around 7°C (44°F). Rain is heaviest in June, at about 57 mm (2.2 in), and lightest in February, at 15 mm (0.6 in).
Adelaide weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C 87°F | 16°C 62°F | 18 mm | 3 | 52% | 10.1 | Excellent 8.6 |
| February | 29°C 85°F | 16°C 61°F | 15 mm | 2 | 54% | 9.7 | Excellent 9.2 |
| March | 27°C 81°F | 15°C 59°F | 23 mm | 4 | 58% | 8.5 | Excellent 10 |
| April | 23°C 73°F | 13°C 55°F | 34 mm | 6 | 63% | 7.2 | Excellent 10 |
| May | 19°C 65°F | 10°C 50°F | 49 mm | 10 | 73% | 6.3 | Excellent 9.1 |
| June | 15°C 60°F | 8°C 46°F | 57 mm | 12 | 79% | 5.8 | Good 7.6 |
| July | 15°C 58°F | 7°C 44°F | 57 mm | 13 | 80% | 6 | Good 7.1 |
| August | 16°C 60°F | 7°C 45°F | 46 mm | 11 | 76% | 6.7 | Good 7.9 |
| September | 19°C 65°F | 8°C 47°F | 42 mm | 9 | 70% | 7.5 | Excellent 9.3 |
| October | 22°C 72°F | 10°C 51°F | 24 mm | 4 | 62% | 8.1 | Excellent 10 |
| November | 25°C 78°F | 13°C 55°F | 22 mm | 5 | 58% | 8.4 | Excellent 10 |
| December | 28°C 82°F | 14°C 58°F | 21 mm | 3 | 53% | 9.6 | Excellent 10 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Adelaide?
The best time to visit Adelaide is February to April and September to December, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Adelaide?
January is the hottest month in Adelaide, with an average high of 30°C (87°F).
What is the coldest month in Adelaide?
July is the coldest month in Adelaide, with an average low of 7°C (44°F).
What is the rainiest month in Adelaide?
June is the wettest month, with about 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain. February is the driest, with 15 mm (0.6 in).
Nearby destinations
- Melbourne654 km · best December to April
- Canberra958 km · best April and October
- Hobart1162 km · best January to March
- Sydney1162 km · best April to May and August to October
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