Adelaide Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Adelaide's warmest month in 2024 was February, averaging 28.1 degrees. That gives Adelaide an annual average daytime high of 21.5 degrees, 1.4 degrees cooler than the South Australia mean.
Daytime highs peak at 28.1 degrees in February and bottom out with overnight lows of 7.5 degrees in June. That is a 20.6 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 11.8 degrees across the year, 0.4 degrees colder than the South Australia average of 12.2.
Annual rainfall totals 459mm across 80 rain days, 25 percent wetter than the South Australia average. The wettest month is June at 104mm, and February is the driest at 0mm.
Rain is a winter affair here. The cooler months bring the bulk of the moisture, while summers stay relatively dry.
When we crunch the numbers on temperature, humidity, UV, and rainfall, November comes out as the sweet spot with a Comfort Score of 10.0 out of 10. June sits at the other end at 1.6.
Keep scrolling for the detailed monthly data, or head straight to November for the peak-comfort window.
Monthly Comfort Score
Our Comfort Score rates each month from 1 (tough) to 10 (ideal) based on temperature, humidity, rainfall, UV, and sunshine. How we calculate it
Annual Comfort Score: 6.9/10 - Ranked #57 of 213 Australian cities (national avg 6.2, SA avg 6.5)
Seasonal Overview
| Season | Avg Max °C | Avg Min °C | Total Rain mm | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | 27.2 | 15.9 | 96 | 8.9 |
| Autumn | 22.2 | 11.5 | 37 | 7.5 |
| Winter | 15.3 | 8.4 | 232 | 2.7 |
| Spring | 21.4 | 11.5 | 93 | 8.4 |
Monthly Climate Averages
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Solar MJ | Humidity % | Comfort |
|---|
Weather by Month
Detailed climate data, packing advice, and what to expect for each month in Adelaide.
26.8°C, 85mm rain February
28.1°C, 0mm rain March
27.9°C, 1mm rain April
19.6°C, 19mm rain May
19.2°C, 16mm rain June
14.4°C, 104mm rain July
14.1°C, 74mm rain August
17.4°C, 53mm rain September
17.7°C, 45mm rain October
22.2°C, 19mm rain November
24.3°C, 29mm rain December
26.8°C, 11mm rain
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