Oodnadatta Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Oodnadatta's warmest month in 2024 was January, averaging 40.3 degrees. That gives Oodnadatta an annual average daytime high of 30.5 degrees, 7.6 degrees warmer than the South Australia mean.
Daytime highs peak at 40.3 degrees in January and bottom out with overnight lows of 5.6 degrees in July. That is a 34.7 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 16.6 degrees across the year, 4.4 degrees warmer than the South Australia average of 12.2.
Annual rainfall totals 173mm across 29 rain days, 53 percent drier than the South Australia average. The wettest month is November at 58mm, and April is the driest at 0mm.
There is a pronounced wet-dry split here. November receives 58mm while April gets just 0mm, so the contrast between seasons is stark.
By our reckoning, May (10.0/10) is when the weather is at its finest, while January (1.0/10) is the toughest month to be outdoors.
The full data table below breaks it all down month by month. If you're in a hurry, May 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: 5.4/10 - Ranked #175 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 | 38.8 | 24.8 | 26 | 1.0 |
| Autumn | 29.0 | 15.6 | 27 | 6.9 |
| Winter | 22.2 | 8.4 | 29 | 8.0 |
| Spring | 31.8 | 17.6 | 91 | 5.5 |
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 Oodnadatta.
40.3°C, 7mm rain February
39.1°C, 1mm rain March
36.5°C, 23mm rain April
26.6°C, 0mm rain May
23.8°C, 4mm rain June
20.8°C, 14mm rain July
19.1°C, 8mm rain August
26.7°C, 8mm rain September
26.7°C, 30mm rain October
34.3°C, 3mm rain November
34.4°C, 58mm rain December
37.1°C, 18mm rain
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