Perth vs Adelaide Weather Compared
Perth runs 3.2 degrees warmer than Adelaide on average, 24.7 degrees to 21.5 degrees across the year. Perth collects 673mm of rain a year to Adelaide's 459mm, a 214mm gap. On the RefDat Comfort Score, Perth edges out Adelaide 7.5/10 to 7.2/10.
Summary Comparison
Perth
Avg Max Temp
24.7°C
Avg Min Temp
15.0°C
Annual Rainfall
673mm
Days >35°C
21
Frost Days
0
Comfort Score
7.5/10
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
- Perth is 3.2 degrees warmer on average than Adelaide
- Perth receives 214mm more annual rainfall than Adelaide
- Perth experiences 12 more days above 35C per year
- Perth is frost-free, while Adelaide experiences 2 frost days annually
Monthly Comparison
| Month | Perth Max (°C) |
Adelaide Max (°C) |
Perth Min (°C) |
Adelaide Min (°C) |
Perth Rain (mm) |
Adelaide Rain (mm) |
Perth Comfort | Adelaide Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.2 | 26.8 | 19.1 | 16.1 | 0.9 | 85.3 | 7.9 | 8.7 |
| February | 33.2 | 28.1 | 20.5 | 15.4 | 17.5 | 0.3 | 6.1 | 8.9 |
| March | 29.3 | 27.9 | 17.4 | 16.1 | 4.1 | 1.2 | 8.1 | 8.9 |
| April | 27.5 | 19.6 | 15.9 | 10.4 | 20.2 | 19.4 | 8.6 | 7.8 |
| May | 24.4 | 19.2 | 14.6 | 8.1 | 94.5 | 16.4 | 8.9 | 7.8 |
| June | 18.7 | 14.4 | 11.2 | 7.5 | 113.3 | 104.4 | 5.6 | 2.9 |
| July | 18.0 | 14.1 | 10.9 | 7.9 | 154.3 | 74.1 | 5.1 | 3.3 |
| August | 18.2 | 17.4 | 12.2 | 9.9 | 167.6 | 53.4 | 5.2 | 4.9 |
| September | 20.6 | 17.7 | 11.1 | 8.9 | 27.1 | 44.9 | 8.2 | 5.5 |
| October | 22.4 | 22.2 | 13.1 | 11.5 | 43.3 | 19.3 | 9.0 | 9.1 |
| November | 24.9 | 24.3 | 14.9 | 14.2 | 24.9 | 29.0 | 9.5 | 9.7 |
| December | 29.5 | 26.8 | 18.9 | 16.1 | 5.8 | 10.9 | 7.8 | 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. Perth's spring and autumn offer ideal conditions.
Sunny Skies
More solar radiation and clearer days. Perth has higher average solar radiation.