McLaren Vale Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
McLaren Vale's warmest month in 2024 was February, averaging 27.6 degrees. That gives McLaren Vale an annual average daytime high of 20.6 degrees, 2.3 degrees cooler than the South Australia mean.
Daytime highs peak at 27.6 degrees in February and bottom out with overnight lows of 7.1 degrees in July. That is a 20.5 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 11.5 degrees across the year, 0.7 degrees colder than the South Australia average of 12.2.
Annual rainfall totals 764mm across 94 rain days, 108 percent wetter than the South Australia average. The wettest month is June at 179mm, and February is the driest at 0mm.
If you want to dodge the rain, summer's your season. Winter is when the clouds really move in.
Our Comfort Score puts November on top at 10.0/10 and June 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, November 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: 6.5/10 - Ranked #100 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 | 26.6 | 14.9 | 64 | 9.3 |
| Autumn | 21.2 | 11.7 | 44 | 7.3 |
| Winter | 14.4 | 8.2 | 467 | 1.7 |
| Spring | 20.4 | 11.1 | 189 | 7.6 |
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 McLaren Vale.
26.1°C, 45mm rain February
27.6°C, 0mm rain March
26.8°C, 3mm rain April
18.6°C, 14mm rain May
18.3°C, 28mm rain June
13.6°C, 179mm rain July
13.1°C, 126mm rain August
16.5°C, 162mm rain September
16.4°C, 92mm rain October
21.2°C, 54mm rain November
23.5°C, 44mm rain December
26.1°C, 18mm rain
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