Best time to visit South Australia

Q: When is the best time to visit South Australia?

The best time to visit South Australia (Adelaide) is January and February based on the following average weather conditions. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in South Australia?

The hottest time of year in Adelaide, South Australia is normally February. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 29°C with low heat and humidity.

Q: Which month has the most rain in South Australia?

In terms of rainfall, July is usually the wettest month in Adelaide, South Australia with 76mm on average. There are normally 9 days in July with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in South Australia?

The sunniest time of year in Adelaide, South Australia is normally February with bright sunshine on average for 72% of daylight hours; that's 10 hours of sunshine per day.

Q: When is the sea warmest in South Australia?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Adelaide, South Australia in February when the water temperature reaches 22°C.

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When is the best time to visit South Australia?

The best time to visit South Australia (Adelaide) is January and February based on the following average weather conditions.

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Which is the hottest month in South Australia?

The hottest time of year in Adelaide, South Australia is normally February. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 29°C with low heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in South Australia?

In terms of rainfall, July is usually the wettest month in Adelaide, South Australia with 76mm on average. There are normally 9 days in July with some rain.

When is it sunniest in South Australia?

The sunniest time of year in Adelaide, South Australia is normally February with bright sunshine on average for 72% of daylight hours; that's 10 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in South Australia?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Adelaide, South Australia in February when the water temperature reaches 22°C.