Weather in Adelaide

The driest of all Australian state capitals, Adelaide offers a Mediterranean climate, with mild winters and hot, dry summers.

Spring (September-October) is a great time to be in the city. Rainfall is rare and the weather is warm but mild. Head to the Botanic Garden to see the roses and waterlilies bloom.

Summer (December to February) is typically hot and arid, but pleasant for those who enjoy the sun. This is the time to slap on the sun cream at Glenelg and uncork some award-winning wines in the Barossa Valley. Temperatures can reach up to 29°C (84.2°F).

Autumn (March to May) is a time of mild weather and bustling activity in Adelaide. Those looking to pack out their schedule should visit the city in these months, when the place comes to life with huge events such as Adelaide Festival, Adelaide Fringe Festival and Tasting Australia.

Winter (June to August) in Adelaide is temperate but wet, with average temperatures as high as 16ºC (61ºF) and as low as 7ºC (45ºF). But with a light jacket and umbrella in hand, you’ll find the city friendly and accessible.

	Weather (day)		Temp (max day)	Rain (mm)	Wind (mph)	Humidity Pressure Visibility
Sunday	OccLightRain	Patchy rain possible	13 °C	6.8	18 w	20-40% 1014 mb moderate
Monday	OccLightRain	Patchy rain possible	13 °C	6.8	9 nw	20-40% 1014 mb moderate
Tuesday	OccLightRain	Patchy rain possible	13 °C	6.8	19 ne	20-40% 1014 mb moderate
Wednesday	OccLightRain	Patchy rain possible	13 °C	6.8	7 sw	20-40% 1014 mb moderate
Thursday	OccLightRain	Patchy rain possible	13 °C	6.8	9 w	20-40% 1014 mb moderate
Friday	OccLightRain	Patchy rain possible	13 °C	6.8	12 ssw	20-40% 1014 mb moderate
Saturday	OccLightRain	Patchy rain possible	13 °C	6.8	14 sw	20-40% 1014 mb moderate

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Last updated: 2024-09-04 13:15:29
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Symbols indicate the predominant weather for the day in question, calculated based on a weighting of different types of weather. So if a day is forecast to be sunny with the possibility of a brief shower, then we will see a sunny or partly cloudy symbol rather than a rain cloud.

The maximum temperature is the highest temperature forecast between dawn and dusk, and the minimum temperature is the lowest temperature expected from dusk on the day in question to dawn the next day. The temperature is in °C, or Celsius.

Wind speed and direction are the conditions expected at midday. Wind direction is based on a 16 point compass. W, SW, SSW, etc. The wind direction states where the wind originates. Wind speed is listed in MPH or miles per hour.

Humidity levels indicates how much water vapour the air contains compared to the maximum it could contain at that temperature. As a general guide:

0 to 30 is very low
31 to 50 is low
51 to 70 is moderate to low
71 to 80 is moderate
81 to 90 is moderate to high
91 to 100 is high

Pressure is measured in millibars (mb)

Visibility based on whether the human eye can see the following distances:

Very poor - less than 1km
Poor - between 1km and 4km
Moderate - between 4km and 10km
Good - between 10km and 20km
Very good - between 20km and 40km
Excellent - more than 40km

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Mayfair Hotel

One of the finest options for accommodation and fine dining in Adelaide. The heritage-listed, newly renovated Colonial Mutual Life building offers high-end dining facilities in addition to stylish suites and rooms. It also supports local business by furnishing the interior in South Australian products, from the comfortable beds to marble top desks and side tables.

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