Coober Pedy Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Coober Pedy's warmest month in 2024 was February, averaging 37.9 degrees. That gives Coober Pedy an annual average daytime high of 28.7 degrees, 5.8 degrees warmer than the South Australia mean.
Daytime highs peak at 37.9 degrees in February and bottom out with overnight lows of 5.3 degrees in July. That is a 32.6 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 15.0 degrees across the year, 2.8 degrees warmer than the South Australia average of 12.2.
Annual rainfall totals 164mm across 30 rain days, 55 percent drier than the South Australia average. The wettest month is November at 37mm, and February is the driest at 0mm.
Don't let yearly averages fool you. The difference between November and February is massive, so timing your visit matters.
Our Comfort Score puts April on top at 10.0/10 and January at the bottom with 1.0/10. That's the best and worst months for pleasant weather.
The full data table below breaks it all down month by month. If you're in a hurry, April is your best bet.
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: 5.9/10 - Ranked #149 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 | 37.1 | 22.3 | 37 | 1.6 |
| Autumn | 27.5 | 14.4 | 18 | 7.8 |
| Winter | 20.3 | 7.8 | 50 | 7.4 |
| Spring | 29.8 | 15.5 | 59 | 7.0 |
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 Coober Pedy.
37.8°C, 22mm rain February
37.9°C, 0mm rain March
34.6°C, 11mm rain April
25.1°C, 0mm rain May
22.7°C, 6mm rain June
19.1°C, 11mm rain July
17.4°C, 30mm rain August
24.4°C, 8mm rain September
25.1°C, 20mm rain October
32.3°C, 1mm rain November
32.0°C, 37mm rain December
35.7°C, 16mm rain
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