Barossa Valley vs Adelaide Weather Compared
Barossa Valley and Adelaide run within a quarter of a degree of each other on annual average daytime high (21.7 vs 21.5 degrees). Rainfall is almost identical: 488mm in Barossa Valley and 459mm in Adelaide. On the RefDat Comfort Score, Adelaide edges out Barossa Valley 7.2/10 to 6.8/10.
Summary Comparison
Barossa Valley
Avg Max Temp
21.7°C
Avg Min Temp
10.9°C
Annual Rainfall
488mm
Days >35°C
17
Frost Days
1
Comfort Score
6.8/10
Adelaide
Avg Max Temp
21.5°C
Avg Min Temp
11.8°C
Annual Rainfall
459mm
Days >35°C
9
Frost Days
2
Comfort Score
7.2/10
Key Differences
- Barossa Valley experiences 8 more days above 35C per year
Monthly Comparison
| Month | Barossa Valley Max (°C) |
Adelaide Max (°C) |
Barossa Valley Min (°C) |
Adelaide Min (°C) |
Barossa Valley Rain (mm) |
Adelaide Rain (mm) |
Barossa Valley Comfort | Adelaide Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.6 | 26.8 | 15.7 | 16.1 | 94.7 | 85.3 | 8.1 | 8.7 |
| February | 30.1 | 28.1 | 15.7 | 15.4 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 7.9 | 8.9 |
| March | 28.5 | 27.9 | 16.2 | 16.1 | 5.9 | 1.2 | 8.4 | 8.9 |
| April | 19.7 | 19.6 | 9.1 | 10.4 | 10.5 | 19.4 | 7.8 | 7.8 |
| May | 18.5 | 19.2 | 8.9 | 8.1 | 11.3 | 16.4 | 7.4 | 7.8 |
| June | 13.6 | 14.4 | 6.3 | 7.5 | 65.7 | 104.4 | 2.9 | 2.9 |
| July | 12.7 | 14.1 | 6.1 | 7.9 | 78.7 | 74.1 | 2.5 | 3.3 |
| August | 16.9 | 17.4 | 8.4 | 9.9 | 72.5 | 53.4 | 5.0 | 4.9 |
| September | 17.0 | 17.7 | 7.0 | 8.9 | 46.6 | 44.9 | 5.2 | 5.5 |
| October | 22.1 | 22.2 | 10.3 | 11.5 | 49.5 | 19.3 | 8.9 | 9.1 |
| November | 24.7 | 24.3 | 12.7 | 14.2 | 38.1 | 29.0 | 9.0 | 9.7 |
| December | 28.4 | 26.8 | 13.9 | 16.1 | 14.6 | 10.9 | 8.2 | 9.0 |
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Which City is Better For...
Beach Holidays
Warmer water, more sunshine, and less rain are ideal. Adelaide edges ahead with better summer comfort.
Avoiding Extreme Heat
Fewer days above 35°C and milder overall temperatures. Adelaide offers better relief from extreme heat.
Outdoor Activities
Moderate temperatures, lower humidity, and some sunshine. Adelaide's spring and autumn offer ideal conditions.
Sunny Skies
More solar radiation and clearer days. Adelaide has higher average solar radiation.