City in South Australia

Adelaide Travel Guide

Adelaide travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

☁️ 56°F now🕔 8:12 PM local📅 Best: January, February, March, April, October, November and December👥 1.4 million

Summary

Adelaide is a city in South Australia. Adelaide is known for wine regions and festival season. It has a population of about 1.4 million.

Right now it is 56°F (13°C) in Adelaide with overcast. It feels like 54°F. Today runs from 53°F to 57°F. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.4/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Adelaide is January, February, March, April, October, November and December. The climate is Mediterranean. June, July and August tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 84°F, while July is the coldest with lows near 47°F.

Nearby highlights include Murray River.

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 57°F is 3.6°F below the 61°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Adelaide today at 9.6/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Adelaide

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 34°55′42.6″S 138°36′2.5″E (-34.9285, 138.6007)

Weather in Adelaide right now

☁️
56°F
Overcast · feels like 54°F
Humidity82%
Wind5 mph NW
Gusts12 mph
UV index1 · Low
Cloud cover100%
Pressure1020 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 30 mi
Air quality53 · Moderate
Sunrise6:49 AM
Sunset5:48 PM
Moon🌓 First quarter · 51%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:12 PM, Aug 21 local time.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 22

🌦️ 59° / 54°

Light drizzle · 75% rain · wind 7 mph

Sunday, Aug 23

☁️ 62° / 49°

Overcast · 6% rain · wind 8 mph

Quick facts about Adelaide

TypeCity
StateSouth Australia
CountryAustralia
ContinentOceania
Coordinates34°55′42.6″S 138°36′2.5″E (-34.9285, 138.6007)
Population1.400.000
Known forwine regions and festival season
Local time8:12 PM (UTC+09:30)
Best monthsJanuary, February, March, April, October, November and December
ClimateMediterranean

Things to do in Adelaide

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Adelaide.

Best time to visit Adelaide

Go in January, February, March, April, October, November and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: June, July and August - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★★★
February★★★★★
March★★★★★
April★★★★
May★★★★
June★★★☆☆
July★★★☆☆
August★★★★
September★★★★
October★★★★
November★★★★
December★★★★★

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid June, July and August - historically the least comfortable months here.

Explore Adelaide

Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Adelaide?

Adelaide is a city in South Australia. Its coordinates are -34.9285, 138.6007. It lies in Oceania.

What is the weather like in Adelaide right now?

It is currently 56°F (13°C) with overcast. Humidity is 82% and wind is 5 mph.

When is the best time to visit Adelaide?

January, February, March, April, October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Adelaide, which has a Mediterranean climate. June, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Adelaide in?

Adelaide observes Australia/Adelaide (UTC+09:30). The local time is 8:12 PM.

How many people live in Adelaide?

Adelaide has a population of approximately 1.4 million.

What are the top things to do in Adelaide?

Popular options include Murray River.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 21, 2026 at 8:12 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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