What’s the climate like in Adelaide?
The current climate of Adelaide features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 31°C during the day to lows of 22°C. The average yearly temperature is around 27°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 6°C and in the warmer months around 16°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Adelaide in recent years was 43°C in December 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 9°C in August 2018.
On average, Adelaide receives 634 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Curious about the climate in other parts of South Africa? Check out the weather and climate in places like Cape Town, Krugerpark, Johannesburg, or have a look at other destinations in South Africa.
Best time to visit Adelaide?
The best time to visit Adelaide for sunny weather is January through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Adelaide.
Climate Table of Adelaide
The climate table of Adelaide shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 31 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 30 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 16 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 15 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 91 | 92 | 61 | 54 | 30 | 14 | 24 | 22 | 50 | 60 | 68 | 68 |
| UV Index | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 27°C
- Highest temperature: 31°C in January
- Lowest temperature: 22°C in June and July
- Precipitation: 634 mm per year, averaging 53 mm per month
- Driest months: 14 mm in June, 22 mm in August and 24 mm in July
- Wettest months: 92 mm in February, 91 mm in January and 68 mm in November
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Average Temperature per Month in Adelaide
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Adelaide, South Africa. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Adelaide
This graph shows how much precipitation Adelaide, South Africa, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Adelaide
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Adelaide, South Africa. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Adelaide
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Adelaide, South Africa. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Adelaide
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Adelaide, South Africa, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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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.
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