AU Adelaide · Autumn

Adelaide in October
what's the weather like?

October is a good time to visit. January is slightly better.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · -34.93°N 138.60°E
66°FMax temperature
30%Rainy days
12.2hSunshine / day

Adelaide weather in October

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
52°F – 66°F
🌧 Rainy days
30% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (9.6/10)

Should you visit Adelaide in October?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.

❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.

🌧 Rain : ███░░░░░░░ 30%
🌡 Temperature : █████░░░░░ 66°F
☀️ Sunshine : █████████░ 12.2h/d

Our take: October is a good time to visit Adelaide. January remains slightly better (+2.2 pts).

Adelaide in October by trip type

What to expect in October

Autumn in Adelaide is often underrated: 19°F, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Expect rain on 30% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. January (9.6/10) is significantly better if possible.

All months for Adelaide

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun h/dScore
☀️ January61°F82°F14%0.0in13.8h9.6/10
☀️ February61°F79°F10%0.0in12.4h9.1/10
☀️ March59°F77°F13%0.0in11.8h8.8/10
🌤️ April55°F70°F22%0.1in10.4h7.7/10
⛅ May52°F63°F34%0.1in9.4h7.0/10
🌦️ June48°F57°F43%0.1in8.8h5.2/10
🌦️ July46°F57°F44%0.1in9.1h5.3/10
🌦️ August48°F57°F44%0.1in9.9h5.6/10
⛅ September50°F61°F39%0.1in11.0h7.0/10
🌤️ October52°F66°F30%0.1in12.2h7.4/10
🌤️ November55°F70°F27%0.1in13.0h7.9/10
☀️ December57°F77°F15%0.0in13.8h9.1/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In October, Adelaide averages 66°F, 30% rainy days and 12.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.4/10. See methodology →

October vs January (best month)

The best month is January (score 9.6/10). Difference:

FAQ — Adelaide in October

Is October a good time to visit Adelaide?
October is an acceptable time for Adelaide (score 7.4/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider January (9.6/10) if possible.
What to do in Adelaide in October?
With 66°F max and 12.2h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.

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