Adelaide, AustraliaQuick decision
When to visit Adelaide?
🌞 Best time overall
January
🌡️ Optimal temperature
16°C–28°C in January
🌧 Least rain
14% rainy days in January
🌧 Wettest month
June (43%)
📅 Best score
9.6/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Barossa ValleyMar–May — harvest, world-renowned Shiraz, cellar doors.
Glenelg & Kangaroo IslandNov–Mar — beach, sea lions, koalas, Cape Jervis ferry.
Adelaide FestivalMar — Australia's oldest arts festival, Fringe Festival.
Central MarketYear-round — covered market since 1869, local produce, cafés.
Monthly climate data
Adelaide weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 16°C | 28°C | 14% | 1.0 | 13.8h | 9.6/10 |
| ☀️ February | 16°C | 26°C | 10% | 0.9 | 12.4h | 9.1/10 |
| ☀️ March | 15°C | 25°C | 13% | 0.6 | 11.8h | 8.8/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 13°C | 21°C | 22% | 1.4 | 10.4h | 7.7/10 |
| ⛅ May | 11°C | 17°C | 34% | 2.2 | 9.4h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 9°C | 14°C | 43% | 3.2 | 8.8h | 5.2/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 8°C | 14°C | 44% | 3.0 | 9.1h | 5.3/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 9°C | 14°C | 44% | 3.0 | 9.9h | 5.6/10 |
| ⛅ September | 10°C | 16°C | 39% | 2.1 | 11.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 11°C | 19°C | 30% | 1.8 | 12.2h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 13°C | 21°C | 27% | 1.7 | 13.0h | 7.9/10 |
| ☀️ December | 14°C | 25°C | 15% | 0.9 | 13.8h | 9.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 21°C, 23% rainy days, 10.5h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Challenging climate
Average 14°C, 44% rainy days, 9.3h sunshine/day. Score: 5.4/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 19°C, 32% rainy days, 12.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Excellent time
Average 26°C, 13% rainy days, 13.3h sunshine/day. Score: 9.3/10.
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FAQ
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January is ideal with 14% rainy days and 28°C.
June is the wettest month with 43% rainy days.
Yes, January is the best month with an average of 28°C.
In winter, the average score is 9.3/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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