South Australia Weather Forecast
South Australia weather: 62°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
South Australia is a state in Australia. South Australia is an Australian state or territory. It has a population of about 1.9 million. The capital is Adelaide.
Right now it is 62°F (17°C) in South Australia with overcast. It feels like 55°F. Today runs from 55°F to 70°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 4.8/10 - marginal.
The best time to visit South Australia is March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December. The climate is semi-arid. January, February and July tend to be the least comfortable months. January is the warmest month with average highs near 100°F, while July is the coldest with lows near 44°F.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 70°F is in line with the 71°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in South Australia today at 8.2/10. Visibility is down to 2,0 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Gusts to 36 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. 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.
Weather in South Australia right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:43 AM, Aug 24 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for South Australia
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Light rain | 70° / 55° | 100% · 0,2 in | 23 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 50° | 0% · 0,0 in | 18 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 47° | 0% | 12 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 67° / 47° | 0% | 14 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 47° | 19% | 11 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 74° / 48° | 13% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 72° / 54° | 7% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☀️ Clear sky | 74° / 52° | 2% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☀️ Clear sky | 81° / 53° | 2% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 85° / 61° | 4% | 12 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 86° / 67° | 6% | 12 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☀️ Clear sky | 91° / 65° | 10% | 18 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 92° / 66° | 9% | 21 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 90° / 67° | 4% | 18 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 92° / 52° | 6% | 15 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | 67° / 47° | 4% | 8 mph | 6 |
Climate in South Australia month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 100° | 73° | 1,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 96° | 72° | 1,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 90° | 69° | 0,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| April | 80° | 58° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| May | 71° | 50° | 0,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| June | 65° | 47° | 0,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 63° | 44° | 0,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 71° | 48° | 0,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 78° | 53° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 85° | 59° | 0,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| November | 89° | 64° | 1,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| December | 94° | 67° | 0,7 in | ★★★★★ |
Climate type: Semi-arid. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in South Australia
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit South Australia
Go in March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and July - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by city in South Australia
1 cities mapped in this atlas
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Frequently asked questions
Where is South Australia?
South Australia is a state in Australia. Its coordinates are -30.0002, 136.2092. It lies in Oceania.
What is the weather like in South Australia right now?
It is currently 62°F (17°C) with overcast. Humidity is 80% and wind is 19 mph.
When is the best time to visit South Australia?
March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in South Australia, which has a semi-arid climate. January, February and July are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is South Australia in?
South Australia observes Australia/Adelaide (UTC+09:30). The local time is 9:43 AM.
How many people live in South Australia?
South Australia has a population of approximately 1.9 million.
What places are in South Australia?
South Australia covers 1 places in this atlas, including Adelaide.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (au-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, 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 24, 2026 at 9:43 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
