Adelaide, AustraliaQuick decision
When to visit Adelaide?
🌞 Best time overall
January
🌡️ Optimal temperature
61°F–82°F 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 °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 61°F | 82°F | 14% | 0.0in | 13.8h | 9.6/10 |
| ☀️ February | 61°F | 79°F | 10% | 0.0in | 12.4h | 9.1/10 |
| ☀️ March | 59°F | 77°F | 13% | 0.0in | 11.8h | 8.8/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 55°F | 70°F | 22% | 0.1in | 10.4h | 7.7/10 |
| ⛅ May | 52°F | 63°F | 34% | 0.1in | 9.4h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 48°F | 57°F | 43% | 0.1in | 8.8h | 5.2/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 46°F | 57°F | 44% | 0.1in | 9.1h | 5.3/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 48°F | 57°F | 44% | 0.1in | 9.9h | 5.6/10 |
| ⛅ September | 50°F | 61°F | 39% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 52°F | 66°F | 30% | 0.1in | 12.2h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 55°F | 70°F | 27% | 0.1in | 13.0h | 7.9/10 |
| ☀️ December | 57°F | 77°F | 15% | 0.0in | 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°F, 23% rainy days, 10.5h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Challenging climate
Average 14°F, 44% rainy days, 9.3h sunshine/day. Score: 5.4/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 19°F, 32% rainy days, 12.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Excellent time
Average 26°F, 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°F.
June is the wettest month with 43% rainy days.
Yes, January is the best month with an average of 28°F.
In winter, the average score is 9.3/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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