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Climate normals · 1970–2000

Adelaide Climate

Adelaide is a city in Australia (05) with a population of about 1,469,163. Its average annual temperature is 15.9°C (61°F), with roughly 635 mm of rain per year.

15.9°C

Avg Temp

635

Precip (mm/yr)

Feb

Hottest Month

Jul

Coldest Month


Adelaide Climate

Adelaide has an average annual temperature of 15.9°C (61°F) and receives about 635 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

15.9°C

Avg Temp

635

Precip (mm/yr)

Feb

Hottest Month

Jul

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Adelaide — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January21° / 70°24 mm
February22° / 71°19 mm
March19° / 67°30 mm
April16° / 62°50 mm
May14° / 57°68 mm
June11° / 52°82 mm
July11° / 51°92 mm
August11° / 53°81 mm
September13° / 55°70 mm
October15° / 59°56 mm
November18° / 64°32 mm
December20° / 67°31 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Adelaide

The most comfortable months to visit Adelaide are typically January, February and December, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is February (around 28°C high). The coldest is July (near 7°C low). July is usually the wettest month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The most comfortable months to visit Adelaide are typically January, February and December, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).

Adelaide, Australia has an average annual temperature of 15.9°C and about 635 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is July.

In February, the hottest month, daily highs in Adelaide average about 28°C (82°F).

Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.