Climate in Adelaide — Annual Weather Overview
Adelaide has a mediterranean climate — hot dry summers and mild wet winters. The hottest month is January (average high 27.4°C) and the coolest is July (13.8°C). There is a noticeable seasonal temperature shift of 13.6°C between January and July. Annual rainfall totals around 753mm. June is the wettest month at 129.4mm, while March averages just 22.8mm. Average daily sunshine is 10.0 hours.
**Spring (September, October, November):** average highs 19.9°C, 183mm rain. **Summer (December, January, February):** average highs 26.0°C, 99mm rain. **Autumn (March, April, May):** average highs 20.9°C, 162mm rain. **Winter (June, July, August):** average highs 14.5°C, 309mm rain.
Adelaide — Monthly Temperatures
Adelaide — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Adelaide stays reasonable all year.
Adelaide weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.4°C | 16.6°C | 32.4mm | 12.4h | 5 | 10/10 |
| February | 26.0°C | 16.0°C | 38.3mm | 11.7h | 3 | 10/10 |
| March | 24.4°C | 14.9°C | 22.8mm | 10.8h | 6 | 10/10 |
| April | 21.2°C | 13.0°C | 65.5mm | 9.1h | 10 | 10/10 |
| May | 17.0°C | 10.5°C | 73.7mm | 8.1h | 11 | 10/10 |
| June | 14.8°C | 9.6°C | 129.4mm | 7.5h | 17 | 9/10 |
| July | 13.8°C | 7.8°C | 85.9mm | 8.0h | 12 | 10/10 |
| August | 14.9°C | 8.5°C | 93.4mm | 8.7h | 15 | 10/10 |
| September | 17.8°C | 9.9°C | 57.0mm | 9.7h | 10 | 10/10 |
| October | 19.2°C | 10.8°C | 70.0mm | 10.5h | 10 | 10/10 |
| November | 22.6°C | 12.8°C | 56.3mm | 11.4h | 7 | 10/10 |
| December | 24.7°C | 14.1°C | 28.2mm | 12.4h | 5 | 10/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Adelaide have?
Adelaide has a mediterranean climate — hot dry summers and mild wet winters. Average highs range from 13.8°C in July to 27.4°C in January.
What is the hottest month in Adelaide?
January is the hottest month in Adelaide, with average highs of 27.4°C and lows of 16.6°C.
What is the coldest month in Adelaide?
July is the coolest month, with average highs of 13.8°C and lows of 7.8°C.
What is the wettest month in Adelaide?
June is the wettest month, averaging 129.4mm of rainfall over around 17 rainy days.
How much rain does Adelaide get per year?
Adelaide receives around 753mm of rain per year. The driest month is March (22.8mm).
When is the best time to visit Adelaide?
The best time to visit Adelaide is All year. See the full month-by-month guide →
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.