Climate in Adelaide

Adelaide, Australia has a oceanic climate. The annual average temperature is about 19.8°C and the city receives roughly 1001 mm of precipitation across 167 rainy days a year, with around 862 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jan (highs near 27.4°C) and the coldest is Jul (lows near 12.2°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Adelaide is classified as Oceanic. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Adelaide receives about 1001 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 167 rainy days. The wettest month is Jun and the driest is Dec.

Adelaide sees an estimated 862 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jan.

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Adelaide are Oct, Nov, Dec. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Adelaide has a climate comfort score of 82/100, a very comfortable year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

• Climate in Melbourne — Oceanic, comfort 82/100
• Climate in Perth — Mediterranean, comfort 94/100
• Climate in Brisbane — Semi-Arid, comfort 76/100