Adelaide weather in August (South Australia, Australia)

What can you expect from the weather in Adelaide during August? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Adelaide typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 16°C, while nights can cool down to about 8°C.

Adelaide in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 62 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 9 days.

The city usually sees around 188 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Adelaide. January, February, March, April, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Adelaide climate page with graphs.

 

Adelaide, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Water Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 29%  

Precipitation 62 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 55%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 188 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 70%  

Where to go in Australia in August

Find out more about the weather in Australia in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Adelaide in August?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 19°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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