Port Lincoln vs Adelaide Weather Compared
Adelaide runs 1.2 degrees warmer than Port Lincoln on average, 21.5 degrees to 20.3 degrees across the year. Adelaide collects 459mm of rain a year to Port Lincoln's 333mm, a 126mm gap. On the RefDat Comfort Score, Port Lincoln edges out Adelaide 7.8/10 to 7.2/10.
Summary Comparison
Port Lincoln
Avg Max Temp
20.3°C
Avg Min Temp
13.0°C
Annual Rainfall
333mm
Days >35°C
4
Frost Days
0
Comfort Score
7.8/10
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
- Adelaide is 1.2 degrees warmer on average than Port Lincoln
- Adelaide receives 126mm more annual rainfall than Port Lincoln
- Adelaide experiences 5 more days above 35C per year
- Port Lincoln is frost-free, while Adelaide experiences 2 frost days annually
- Overall, Port Lincoln has a higher comfort score (7.8 vs 7.2)
Monthly Comparison
| Month | Port Lincoln Max (°C) |
Adelaide Max (°C) |
Port Lincoln Min (°C) |
Adelaide Min (°C) |
Port Lincoln Rain (mm) |
Adelaide Rain (mm) |
Port Lincoln Comfort | Adelaide Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.0 | 26.8 | 15.9 | 16.1 | 54.4 | 85.3 | 10 | 8.7 |
| February | 25.1 | 28.1 | 16.5 | 15.4 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 10 | 8.9 |
| March | 24.8 | 27.9 | 16.7 | 16.1 | 3.6 | 1.2 | 10 | 8.9 |
| April | 19.1 | 19.6 | 12.4 | 10.4 | 11.9 | 19.4 | 7.7 | 7.8 |
| May | 18.4 | 19.2 | 11.3 | 8.1 | 8.3 | 16.4 | 7.4 | 7.8 |
| June | 15.5 | 14.4 | 10.2 | 7.5 | 51.5 | 104.4 | 4.1 | 2.9 |
| July | 14.9 | 14.1 | 9.6 | 7.9 | 42.1 | 74.1 | 4.0 | 3.3 |
| August | 17.7 | 17.4 | 10.6 | 9.9 | 39.1 | 53.4 | 6.1 | 4.9 |
| September | 17.6 | 17.7 | 11.0 | 8.9 | 41.9 | 44.9 | 6.5 | 5.5 |
| October | 20.5 | 22.2 | 12.9 | 11.5 | 21.8 | 19.3 | 8.5 | 9.1 |
| November | 22.3 | 24.3 | 14.1 | 14.2 | 34.5 | 29.0 | 9.0 | 9.7 |
| December | 24.2 | 26.8 | 15.4 | 16.1 | 23.5 | 10.9 | 10 | 9.0 |
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Which City is Better For...
Beach Holidays
Warmer water, more sunshine, and less rain are ideal. Port Lincoln edges ahead with better summer comfort.
Avoiding Extreme Heat
Fewer days above 35°C and milder overall temperatures. Port Lincoln offers better relief from extreme heat.
Outdoor Activities
Moderate temperatures, lower humidity, and some sunshine. Port Lincoln's spring and autumn offer ideal conditions.
Sunny Skies
More solar radiation and clearer days. Adelaide has higher average solar radiation.