Weather radar Adelaide
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Adelaide climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Adelaide shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 25.6° | 25.5° | 24.4° | 20.7° | 17.6° | 14.7° | 13.7° | 15.1° | 16.9° | 19° | 20.5° | 23.6° |
| Avg low (°C) | 17.8° | 17.6° | 17.1° | 14.4° | 11.6° | 10.4° | 9.1° | 9.8° | 10.5° | 12.3° | 13.8° | 15.6° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 23 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 36 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 36 | 44 | 52 | 18 |
| Rainy days | 4 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 4 |
| Sunshine hours | 377 | 328 | 334 | 275 | 262 | 218 | 236 | 271 | 298 | 328 | 344 | 389 |
| Humidity | 60% | 58% | 63% | 66% | 70% | 77% | 78% | 77% | 72% | 68% | 66% | 60% |
Best time to visit Adelaide
The best time to visit Adelaide is typically December. In this month the average high is 23.6°C, precipitation is 18 mm and sunshine duration is 389 hours. The annual average high is 19.8°C, total annual precipitation is 438 mm (85 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3660 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Adelaide
How up to date is the weather radar for Adelaide?
The weather radar for Adelaide is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Adelaide?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Adelaide: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Adelaide?
The thunderstorm potential for Adelaide is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Adelaide.
What is the climate like in Adelaide?
Adelaide has an annual average high of 19.8°C. The warmest month is January (avg high 25.6°C), the coldest July (avg low 9.1°C). The wettest month is June with 67 mm, the driest March with 14 mm. Total annual precipitation is 438 mm (85 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3660 hours.
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