Adelaide 2024 Climate Summary
The climate of Adelaide reveals interesting patterns when examined month by month. From temperature swings to rainfall distribution, each season brings its own character.
Temperatures in Adelaide range between 7.5°C in winter and 28.1°C in summer, a variation of 11.9°C across the year.
The wettest month is Jun (104mm), and the driest is Feb (0mm). This creates an annual total of 459mm distributed across about 80 rain days.
Compared to the South Australia average, Adelaide is 1.4°C cooler. Its annual rainfall of 459mm is typical of the region's climate patterns.
Understanding these patterns helps determine the best times to visit Adelaide. Whether you prefer warm dry conditions or milder temperatures, Adelaide's climate offers distinct seasonal advantages throughout the year.
Note on methodology: this page summarises 2024 observations only. Long-record climate trend analysis drawn from ACORN-SAT (1910 to present) is in development. For context on multi-decade change, see the BOM State of the Climate report.
Temperature Profile
Monthly maximum and minimum temperature ranges showing seasonal variation in Adelaide's climate.
Climate Analysis
The temperature data for Adelaide reveals clear seasonal patterns. The annual average maximum is 21.5°C, while the average minimum is 11.8°C. This 9.7°C range demonstrates the city's seasonal temperature variation.
Rainfall Pattern
Monthly rainfall distribution throughout Adelaide showing wet and dry season patterns.
Annual rainfall totals 459mm, distributed across the calendar year. The distribution pattern shows distinct wet and dry periods that influence local climate conditions.
Climate Summary Table
Complete monthly climate averages including temperature, precipitation, solar radiation, and humidity data.
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Solar MJ | Humidity % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.8 | 16.1 | 85 | 6 | 27.1 | 46% |
| February | 28.1 | 15.4 | 0 | 0 | 26.4 | 35% |
| March | 27.9 | 16.1 | 1 | 0 | 21.3 | 35% |
| April | 19.6 | 10.4 | 19 | 4 | 14.5 | 46% |
| May | 19.2 | 8.1 | 16 | 2 | 11.4 | 44% |
| June | 14.4 | 7.5 | 104 | 12 | 7.3 | 62% |
| July | 14.1 | 7.9 | 74 | 10 | 9.4 | 61% |
| August | 17.4 | 9.9 | 53 | 14 | 12.7 | 57% |
| September | 17.7 | 8.9 | 45 | 14 | 17.2 | 50% |
| October | 22.2 | 11.5 | 19 | 6 | 23.3 | 41% |
| November | 24.3 | 14.2 | 29 | 8 | 25.9 | 40% |
| December | 26.8 | 16.1 | 11 | 4 | 29.2 | 33% |