Adelaide Weather Forecast
Adelaide weather: 53°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Adelaide?
Yes - rain is likely in Adelaide today.
A 88% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,6 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Sat, Tue and Fri.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for October (0,6 in against a typical 0,4 in).
16-day forecast for Adelaide
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 53° | 88% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 61° / 54° | 29% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 56° | 22% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 52° | 91% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 48° | 0% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 78° / 56° | 4% | 14 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌦️ Light showers | 69° / 57° | 72% · 0,6 in | 14 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 53° | 63% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 49° | 22% | 15 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 71° / 55° | 46% · 0,6 in | 18 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 49° | 37% | 15 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ☀️ Clear sky | 62° / 48° | 33% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 47° | 24% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 80° / 61° | 16% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 71° / 51° | 17% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 18 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 13% | -- | — |
What this means for Adelaide
Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 64°F is 4.9°F below the 69°F typical for this month.
A 88% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Gusts to 32 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in December to February.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 53°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 62°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 32 mph.
- 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 53°F (12°C) with clear. Humidity is 86% and wind is 7 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 8:31 AM.
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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - 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 October 3, 2026 at 8:31 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
