- Rain mm/yr
- 430
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: australia.com, virginaustralia.com
Good to know
Good to Know
- Spring and autumn offer a generally comfortable weather and are the best times to visit Adelaide for travellers who want good weather and a relaxed atmosphere, with fewer visitors than summer.
- Adelaide enjoys more sunshine and lower humidity compared to many other Australian capitals.
- Heatwaves are common in summer, with chance of daily highs exceeding 40°C (104°F).
- In winter, frosts are common in the nearby Adelaide Hills.
Rainfall
- Peak Month
- June is the wettest month at 60 millimeters.
- Driest Period
- Summer months (January, February, March) with 20 millimeters in the driest months.
- Wettest Period
- Most of the city's annual rainfall between June and August, averaging 163mm in the period.
- Annual Total Mm
- 430
Snowfall
Snow is an extremely rare occurrence in Adelaide and even in the broader region of South Australia. Occasional instances where snow does fall, particularly in the Adelaide Hills & Mid-North region, where snow can sometimes accumulate, leaving the landscape with a thin, white covering.
Best Months
Spring and autumn, namely the months of April-May and September-October.
Temperature
Peak Season
- Months
- December–February
- Season
- Summer
- Average Low Celsius
- 16
- Average High Celsius
- 28
- Average Low Fahrenheit
- 61
- Average High Fahrenheit
- 82
- Notes
- Summer is known for clear skies and high temperatures – sometimes exceeding 40°C (104°F) during heatwaves.
Off Peak Season
- Months
- June–August
- Season
- Winter
- Average Low Celsius
- 8
- Average High Celsius
- 16
- Average Low Fahrenheit
- 46
- Average High Fahrenheit
- 61
- Notes
- Winter brings cooler days and most of the city's annual rainfall.
Climate Type
Mediterranean climate, characterised by hot, dry summers and cool, mild winters.
Worst Months
Winter (June to August), which is the coldest and wettest time of year.
Sources cited for this category
These are the sources cited in this climate & weather research for this city. Individual figures may not each trace to one of them.
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Data last updated July 2026 · Verify anything important.