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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

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

Temperature Comparison

Average Maximum Temperature (°C)
Jan
30
27
Feb
33
28
Mar
29
28
Apr
28
20
May
24
19
Jun
19
14
Jul
18
14
Aug
18
17
Sep
21
18
Oct
22
22
Nov
25
24
Dec
30
27

Rainfall Comparison

Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Jan
1
85
Feb
18
0
Mar
4
1
Apr
20
19
May
94
16
Jun
113
104
Jul
154
74
Aug
168
53
Sep
27
45
Oct
43
19
Nov
25
29
Dec
6
11

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.

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