Best time to visit Adelaide

Q: When is the best time to visit Adelaide?

The best time to visit 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 Adelaide?

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

Q: Which month has the most rain in Adelaide?

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

Q: When is it sunniest in Adelaide?

The sunniest time of year in Adelaide 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 Adelaide?

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

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When is the best time to visit Adelaide?

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

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Which is the hottest month in Adelaide?

The hottest time of year in Adelaide is normally February. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 84°F with low heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Adelaide?

In terms of rainfall, July is usually the wettest month in Adelaide with 3.0 inches on average. There are normally 9 days in July with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Adelaide?

The sunniest time of year in Adelaide 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 Adelaide?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Adelaide in February when the water temperature reaches 72°F.

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The weather guide for South Australia (Adelaide) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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