City in South Australia

Adelaide Weather Forecast

Adelaide weather: 74°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌤️ 74°F now🕔 4:00 PM local📅 Best: January, February, March, April, October, November and December👥 1.4 million

Will it rain in Adelaide?

No - rain is unlikely in Adelaide today.

A 18% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.

Over the next 7 days, about 1,0 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue.

The next 7 days carry about 2.3 times a normal week's rain for October (1,0 in against 0,4 in).

16-day forecast for Adelaide

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Fri, Oct 23☁️ Overcast76° / 62°18%11 mph8
Sat, Oct 24⛈️ Thunderstorm74° / 58°80% · 0,2 in13 mph7
Sun, Oct 25🌧️ Showers59° / 53°100% · 0,8 in13 mph4
Mon, Oct 26🌦️ Light drizzle60° / 49°46% · 0,0 in6 mph8
Tue, Oct 27☁️ Overcast64° / 47°42%6 mph8
Wed, Oct 28☁️ Overcast68° / 52°30%11 mph8
Thu, Oct 29☁️ Overcast73° / 49°18%10 mph8
Fri, Oct 30🌦️ Light showers75° / 57°42% · 0,5 in10 mph6
Sat, Oct 31🌧️ Heavy drizzle71° / 60°31% · 0,1 in7 mph2
Sun, Nov 1🌧️ Heavy drizzle66° / 55°31% · 0,2 in8 mph8
Mon, Nov 2🌦️ Light drizzle65° / 55°24% · 0,0 in7 mph7
Tue, Nov 3🌦️ Light drizzle69° / 56°25% · 0,1 in11 mph8
Wed, Nov 4🌦️ Light drizzle64° / 49°18% · 0,0 in12 mph8
Thu, Nov 5☁️ Overcast62° / 49°10%7 mph9
Fri, Nov 6☁️ Overcast72° / 49°12%7 mph8
Sat, Nov 7☁️ Overcast77° / 55°10%8 mph9

What this means for Adelaide

Compared with normal

Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 76°F is 6.3°F above the 69°F typical for this month.

Rain chance explained

A 18% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.

Travel and driving

No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Worth knowing

Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in December to February.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 53°F.

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • Layers - the daily swing is 61°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
  • A packable rain shell - 4 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.

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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 74°F (23°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 58% and wind is 6 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+10:30). The local time is 4:00 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.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
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 October 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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