Temperature range
Typical highs and lows
High27.8°C
Low8.2°C
The broad yearly range between warm daytime highs and the coolest overnight lows.
Australia Adelaide, Australia
Adelaide experiences a temperate climate, where average temperatures vary from a low of 14°C / 57°F in July to a high of 28°C / 82°F in January.
Rainfall averages about 41 mm / 1.6 inches per month, with the wettest conditions in July (68 mm / 2.7 inches) and the driest in March (19 mm / 0.75 inches).
UV peaks in January (index 9) and drops to its lowest in June (index 3); strong sun protection is essential during summer months.
Expect approximately 14.5 hours of daylight during December and around 9.8 hours in June.
Trip planning
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Climate overview
Climate at a glance
The big-picture stats that matter for planning your visit to Adelaide.
Rain pattern
Wettest point of the year
68 mm
July carries the highest typical rainfall load.
Sun exposure
Typical peak UV band
High (6.9)
A fast read on how strong midday sun typically gets across the year.
Daylight window
Seasonal daylight range
10 hrsto14 hrs
Useful for gauging how much sightseeing time you get in shorter versus longer seasons.
Wind profile
Typical breeze strength
16 km/h
October is typically the breeziest month.
Humidity
Typical moisture range
54 %to78 %
A quick signal for how dry, comfortable, or heavy the air tends to feel.
When should I go?
Our top-rated months for visiting Adelaide, based on long-term weather comfort and conditions
Typical weather by month
Compare all monthsTip: click on a card to see detailed daily weather averages for that month.
How Adelaide compares
See how it ranks against the rest of Australia for key metrics.
HOTTEST (AVG)
in Australia
#9 / 14
COOLEST (AVG)
in Australia
#6 / 14
WETTEST (TOTAL)
in Australia
#14 / 14
WINDIEST (AVG)
in Australia
#4 / 14
HIGHEST UV
in Australia
#10 / 14
MOST HUMID
in Australia
#13 / 14
Short term outlook
Visiting soon? Here's the next 7 days of weather for Adelaide, or see an hourly breakdown for the next 14 days.
Travel planning FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.
How does the weather in Adelaide feel over the year?
On a typical year, you can expect highs around 21°C (70°F) and lows near 12°C (54°F). Conditions usually feel mild in the daytime and cool once the sun goes down. You may notice some humidity at times. Expect a mix of sun and cloud across the year.
When is the best time to visit Adelaide for dry weather?
The driest month is usually March, with around 19 mm (0.75 in) of rain. Most other months sit somewhere in between, with a mix of dry and showery days.
When is sun exposure strongest in Adelaide?
UV tends to peak in January, when UV levels frequently reach very high levels (around 9), so strong sun protection is essential, especially around midday.
Is Adelaide a windy place?
Across the year, average winds sit around 16 km/h (10 mph), with gusts on windier days up to about 63 km/h (39 mph). Overall it is it is a notably windy place, and strong gusts are fairly common.
How much daylight does Adelaide get?
On average, days offer about 12 hours of daylight. Daylight is fairly typical, with enough time for sightseeing.