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
- Sydney is 0.7 degrees warmer on average than Adelaide
- Sydney receives 609mm more annual rainfall than Adelaide
- Adelaide experiences 6 more days above 35C per year
- Sydney is frost-free, while Adelaide experiences 2 frost days annually
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 |
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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. 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.