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Sydney vs Adelaide Weather Compared

Sydney runs 0.7 degrees warmer than Adelaide on average, 22.2 degrees to 21.5 degrees across the year. Sydney collects 1,068mm of rain a year to Adelaide's 459mm, a 609mm gap. On the RefDat Comfort Score, Adelaide edges out Sydney 7.2/10 to 7.0/10.

Summary Comparison

Sydney

Avg Max Temp 22.2°C
Avg Min Temp 14.0°C
Annual Rainfall 1068mm
Days >35°C 3
Frost Days 0
Comfort Score 7.0/10

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 Sydney Max
(°C)
Adelaide Max
(°C)
Sydney Min
(°C)
Adelaide Min
(°C)
Sydney Rain
(mm)
Adelaide Rain
(mm)
Sydney Comfort Adelaide Comfort
January 26.6 26.8 19.7 16.1 117.9 85.3 7.0 8.7
February 26.5 28.1 19.5 15.4 82.3 0.3 6.8 8.9
March 25.5 27.9 17.2 16.1 58.9 1.2 7.9 8.9
April 21.9 19.6 14.0 10.4 160.4 19.4 7.3 7.8
May 18.8 19.2 11.4 8.1 159.7 16.4 4.9 7.8
June 16.0 14.4 7.7 7.5 139.8 104.4 4.0 2.9
July 16.1 14.1 8.4 7.9 38.4 74.1 4.9 3.3
August 19.4 17.4 10.1 9.9 35.8 53.4 7.3 4.9
September 22.2 17.7 11.0 8.9 59.8 44.9 8.9 5.5
October 21.7 22.2 12.6 11.5 41.2 19.3 8.2 9.1
November 25.2 24.3 17.6 14.2 120.7 29.0 8.0 9.7
December 26.8 26.8 19.1 16.1 53.2 10.9 8.4 9.0

Temperature Comparison

Average Maximum Temperature (°C)
Jan
27
27
Feb
26
28
Mar
26
28
Apr
22
20
May
19
19
Jun
16
14
Jul
16
14
Aug
19
17
Sep
22
18
Oct
22
22
Nov
25
24
Dec
27
27

Rainfall Comparison

Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Jan
118
85
Feb
82
0
Mar
59
1
Apr
160
19
May
160
16
Jun
140
104
Jul
38
74
Aug
36
53
Sep
60
45
Oct
41
19
Nov
121
29
Dec
53
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. Sydney offers better relief from extreme heat.

Outdoor Activities

Moderate temperatures, lower humidity, and some sunshine. Sydney's spring and autumn offer ideal conditions.

Sunny Skies

More solar radiation and clearer days. Adelaide has higher average solar radiation.

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