Temperatures in January
It's warm in January in Adelaide with an average temperature of 28°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 25°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 15°C and 20°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Adelaide in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Adelaide with hot temperatures, averaging around 28°C during the day and nights close to 17°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature rises to around 30°C, with nights close to 18°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Adelaide will be around 28°C, with nights close to 18°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
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Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 49 mm of precipitation, spread over 4 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The precipitation chance averages 13% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Adelaide. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Adelaide in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
28°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
32°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
25°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
49 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
4 days | 9 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is January a good time to visit Adelaide?
Want nice weather? Then January is a great time to be in Adelaide. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Adelaide in January
With 45°C, Adelaide hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2019. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 16°C in 2020. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 10°C to a high of 31°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Adelaide
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Adelaide, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Adelaide
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Adelaide, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 4 days of rain in Adelaide.
Daily UV Index in January in Adelaide
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Adelaide, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Adelaide Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Adelaide, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Adelaide Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Adelaide, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for Adelaide
Click on a specific day in January for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Adelaide. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Adelaide by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Adelaide. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
