South Australia Weather Forecast
South Australia weather: 66°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 80° / 58°
Overcast · 2% rain · wind 13 mph
🌦️ 92° / 62°
Light drizzle · 12% rain · wind 18 mph
Best time to go outside today
2 PM - 5 PM · comfort score 9.4/10
The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best.
Is today a good day to visit?
Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.
Active alerts for South Australia
Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 75°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- High-factor sunscreen and a long-sleeve sun layer for midday
- Avoid unshaded sightseeing between 10am and 4pm - the UV index peaks at 8.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and July - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 66°F (19°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 43% and wind is 7 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+10:30). The local time is 7:55 PM.
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 October 26, 2026 at 7:55 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
