South Australia weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for South Australia, Australia. Like most weather services, we show South Australia at one spot: Adelaide, its largest city. At 7:30 AM local time it was drizzle and 14°C (56°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 8 AM, 10 AM, 11 AM, 12 PM (8.7 mm total). Best months for weather: Oct–Apr.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 99%
- Chance of rain
- 8%
- Rain
- 0.4 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 8 AM, 10 AM, 11 AM, 12 PM (8.7 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Oct–AprOff season Jun–Aug
About Adelaide weather
Is it raining in Adelaide right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 14° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 8 AM, 10 AM, 11 AM, 12 PM (8.7 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Adelaide this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 18–25° and lows of 9–14°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Wednesday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Adelaide lately?
In the past 7 days, Adelaide had 3 rainy days and 14.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Adelaide?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
South Australia weather by month
When is the best time to visit South Australia?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit South Australia is Oct–Apr, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 14°C (57°F) in July to 30°C (85°F) in January.
What is the rainiest month in South Australia?
June is the wettest month, with about 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 15 mm (0.6 in).
What is the hottest month in South Australia?
January is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (85°F) and lows of 16°C (60°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 14°C (57°F) and lows of 6°C (43°F).
Does South Australia have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is June at about 60 mm (2.4 in).
How warm is the sea in South Australia?
The sea is warmest in January at about 23°C (74°F) and coolest in July at about 13°C (55°F). It is comfortable for swimming (22°C or more) in Jan–Mar.
South Australia weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Adelaide), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in South Australia
Weather can differ a lot within South Australia: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | Oct–Apr | None | 14–30°C | 431 mm |
| Adelaide Hills | Oct–Apr | None | 14–30°C | 431 mm |
| Mount Gambier | Dec–Apr | None | 13–22°C | 708 mm |
| Morphett Vale | Oct–Apr | None | 14–30°C | 431 mm |
| Mount Barker | Oct–Apr | None | 14–30°C | 431 mm |
| Whyalla | Sep–May | None | 16–31°C | 264 mm |
| Gawler | Oct–Apr | None | 14–33°C | 404 mm |
| Adelaide city centre | Oct–Apr | None | 14–30°C | 431 mm |
| Parafield Gardens | Oct–Apr | None | 14–30°C | 431 mm |
| Paralowie | Oct–Apr | None | 14–30°C | 431 mm |