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The best time to visit Adelaide

Month-by-month climate averages for Adelaide, South Australia, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

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Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Adelaide is usually March, April, May and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest June rain is behind you.

Adelaide is warmest in February (highs near 28°C) and coldest in August (lows around 7°C), with roughly 706 mm of precipitation across the year and June the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is March, April, May and September.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Adelaide forecast - and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Adelaide weather by month

what to expect in Adelaide through the year, 1991-2020 averages

Here is Adelaide's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Adelaide by season.

Jan
27°
16°
Warm
Feb
28°
16°
Warm
Mar
25°
14°
Warm
Apr
21°
13°
Mild
May
18°
9°
Mild
Jun
14°
8°
Cool
Wettest
Jul
14°
8°
Cool
Aug
15°
7°
Mild
Sep
17°
7°
Mild
Oct
20°
10°
Mild
Nov
23°
12°
Warm
Dec
24°
14°
Warm

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Adelaide?
The most comfortable time to visit Adelaide is usually March, April, May and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest June rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Adelaide?
February is the warmest month in Adelaide, averaging highs near 28°C.
What is the coldest month in Adelaide?
August is the coldest month in Adelaide, with lows around 7°C.
When is the rainy season in Adelaide?
The wettest month in Adelaide is usually June, out of roughly 706 mm of precipitation across the year.

Adelaide month by month