The month in detail
What to expect in February
Summer in Adelaide brings pleasant temperatures (26°C) and long sunny days (10.1h of sunshine). Rain is virtually absent (8% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. This is one of the best times of year to visit Adelaide.
February ranks 2 out of 12 months in Adelaide. Compared to January: −2°C daytime.
This month's conditions
What it's like in February
UV index
8 · very high
protection essential
Feels like
comfortable
11°
Sea
23°C
pleasant for swimming
Daylight
13.3h of daylight
Air quality
excellent
AQI 16
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Is February the right month?
The best month in Adelaide is January (9.4/10), 0.2 pt higher than February.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.
Country · Australia
🗣️LanguageEnglish
💶CurrencyAustralian Dollar ($)
🚗DrivingLeft-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘExpensive · 4/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJanuary · 28°C
❄️Coolest monthJune · 14°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJuly · 38%
🏖️ Beach holiday
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
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Other destinations in February
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Location
Where is Adelaide ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
AustraliaTemperate oceanic climate with a 9.4 → 4.2 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
34.93°S · 138.60°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Adelaide?
January is the best month with 28.0°C highs, 16.0°C lows, 10.5h of sunshine and 10.0% rainy days. The months of January & February offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Adelaide get in January?
Adelaide averages 10.5 sunshine hours per day in January. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 9.2/10.
What is the rainiest month in Adelaide?
June is the most unfavourable month with June has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Adelaide in January?
In January, overnight lows reach 16.0°C, while afternoon highs average 28.0°C.
Is Adelaide good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Adelaide scores 8.8/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains January with a score of 9.2/10.
When should you avoid Adelaide?
June is the most difficult month to visit Adelaide, with June has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Adelaide in February?
In February, the sea averages 23°C in Adelaide: pleasant for swimming. Swimming is pleasant without a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Adelaide in February?
The average UV index reaches 8 in February in Adelaide (very high), with about 13.3h of daylight. Protection essential.