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Adelaide weather in January (South Australia, Australia)

Looking to travel to Adelaide in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Adelaide the weather in January is generally perfect, with high temperatures and low rainfall. January is a summer month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 27°C. But by evening, they drop to around 16°C. Often, it stands out as the year's warmest month. With this in mind, cool breathable fabrics will make navigating the heat much more bearable. Always be ready to embrace the warmth while staying cool and protected.

Adelaide in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 22 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 6 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 326 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, January is one of the better months to visit Adelaide. January, February, March, April, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Adelaide, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 27°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 23°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 21%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 22 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 6 days  
HumidityHumidity 36%  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 326 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 53%  

Where to go in Australia in January

Find out more about the weather in Australia in January 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 January?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. With a water temperature of around 23°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 January.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

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