Kingscote Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Kingscote's warmest month in 2024 was February, averaging 26.2 degrees. That gives Kingscote an annual average daytime high of 20.5 degrees, 2.4 degrees cooler than the South Australia mean.
Daytime highs peak at 26.2 degrees in February and bottom out with overnight lows of 8.4 degrees in July. That is a 17.8 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 402mm across 74 rain days, close to the South Australia average. The wettest month is June at 72mm, and February is the driest at 1mm.
Rainfall varies dramatically through the year. The wettest month (June) gets over 72 times as much rain as the driest (February).
By our reckoning, January (10.0/10) is when the weather is at its finest, while June (2.0/10) is the toughest month to be outdoors.
Keep scrolling for the detailed monthly data, or head straight to January 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: 7.1/10 - Ranked #46 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 | 25.2 | 14.7 | 89 | 10.0 |
| Autumn | 21.0 | 12.0 | 28 | 7.6 |
| Winter | 15.3 | 9.0 | 156 | 2.8 |
| Spring | 20.5 | 11.3 | 129 | 7.9 |
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 Kingscote.
23.9°C, 58mm rain February
26.2°C, 1mm rain March
25.4°C, 5mm rain April
19.2°C, 15mm rain May
18.4°C, 8mm rain June
14.8°C, 72mm rain July
14.5°C, 48mm rain August
16.7°C, 35mm rain September
17.2°C, 46mm rain October
20.8°C, 31mm rain November
23.5°C, 53mm rain December
25.5°C, 29mm rain
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