Adelaide, Australia Weather
Adelaide hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 82°F (28°C) is about 23°F (13°C) above the typical August high of 59°F (15°C).
Current conditions in detail
Adelaide weather tomorrow (Tuesday, August 18)
Tomorrow in Adelaide looks overcast, with a high of 83° and an overnight low of 74°. Precipitation chance is modest at 18%. Winds top out near 8 mph, and the UV index reaches 4 (moderate).
Adelaide 14-day forecast
About the weather in Adelaide
Weather in Adelaide is shaped by its Mediterranean climate - expect hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. January afternoons typically reach 82°F (28°C), while July highs hover near 57°F (14°C). Annual precipitation averages 24.5 inches (622 mm) over about 98 rainy days.
Adelaide weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: January - highs near 82°F (28°C)
- Coldest month: July - highs near 57°F (14°C)
- Record high: 109°F (43°C) · Record low: 34°F (1°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: June (12 rainy days) · Sunniest: December (12.5 h sun/day)
- Climate type: Mediterranean - hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on January. Highs average 82°F (28°C) and overnight lows stay near 62°F (17°C). The coolest month is July, with typical highs of 57°F (14°C) and lows around 47°F (8°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 109°F (43°C) and dropped as low as 34°F (1°C).
Rain, sun and snow
June is usually the wettest month. It brings about 3.4 inches (87 mm) of rain over 12 days, while March is the driest. December brings the most sunshine, averaging 12.5 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
Spring (September through November)
Spring in Adelaide is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 68°F (20°C) and nights around 52°F (11°C); expect showers on roughly 25 days across the season.
Summer (December through February)
Summer in Adelaide is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 80°F (27°C) and nights around 61°F (16°C); rain falls on about 12 days over the three months.
Fall (March through May)
Fall in Adelaide is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 70°F (21°C) and nights around 56°F (13°C); expect showers on roughly 22 days across the season.
Winter (June through August)
Winter in Adelaide is mild, with daytime highs averaging 58°F (14°C) and nights around 47°F (8°C); expect showers on roughly 38 days across the season.
Average temperatures in Adelaide by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82° | 62° | 5 | 1.5 in | 12.4 h/day | 55% |
| February | 80° | 62° | 3 | 0.9 in | 11.8 h/day | 55% |
| March | 77° | 60° | 4 | 0.7 in | 10.9 h/day | 59% |
| April | 71° | 55° | 7 | 1.9 in | 9.4 h/day | 63% |
| May | 63° | 51° | 11 | 2.7 in | 8.3 h/day | 71% |
| June | 58° | 48° | 12 | 3.4 in | 7.7 h/day | 76% |
| July | 57° | 47° | 13 | 3.3 in | 8.2 h/day | 77% |
| August | 59° | 47° | 13 | 3.3 in | 8.7 h/day | 75% |
| September | 63° | 49° | 11 | 2.2 in | 9.9 h/day | 69% |
| October | 69° | 52° | 8 | 1.8 in | 11.0 h/day | 63% |
| November | 73° | 56° | 7 | 1.7 in | 11.7 h/day | 60% |
| December | 79° | 59° | 4 | 1.0 in | 12.5 h/day | 54% |