South Australia Weather in July

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in South Australia, Australia in July.

Planning a getaway to South Australia, Australia this July and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in South Australia in July

South Australia, Australia is a region in Australia. July in South Australia generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from low to high. The month of July is in the winter season.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from mild in Penola at 14°C (57°F) to pleasant in Coober Pedy at 20°C (68°F). At night it cools down to 6°C (43°F) in Coober Pedy and 6°C (43°F) in Penola. Although July is typically the coldest month, there are still areas in South Australia, Australia where the temperatures are mild, allowing for a comfortable visit any time of the year.

For specific regional insights in South Australia, Australia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Coober Pedy with an average of 8.6 mm (0.3 in) to high rainfall in Robe with 105 mm (4.1 in). Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Adelaide.

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Adelaide gets approximately 148 hours of sunlight in July, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

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Best Places to Visit in South Australia in July

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in South Australia

What is the weather like in July for some of the most popular destinations in South Australia, Australia?

Temperature range in South Australia (July)

Precipitation variation in South Australia (July)

Adelaide

In July Adelaide generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

June
July
August
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
148 hours
188 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions

Victor Harbor

In July Victor Harbor generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

June
July
August
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
148 hours
188 hours
Monthly rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions

Clare

In July Clare generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

June
July
August
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions

McLaren Vale

In July McLaren Vale generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

June
July
August
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
148 hours
188 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions

Port Elliot

In July Port Elliot generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

June
July
August
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
148 hours
188 hours
Monthly rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions

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Popular cities in July

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in South Australia in July.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Adelaide 15°C (59°F) 8°C (46°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Victor Harbor 15°C (59°F) 9°C (48°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Clare 15°C (59°F) 6°C (43°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
McLaren Vale 15°C (59°F) 9°C (48°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Port Elliot 15°C (59°F) 9°C (48°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Hahndorf 15°C (59°F) 6°C (43°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)

South Australia weather in July: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in South Australia, Australia in July?

Expect tolerable weather across South Australia, Australia in July. The popular destination of Adelaide averages 15°C (59°F) by day and 8°C (46°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in South Australia, Australia in July?

In Adelaide, the average daytime high in July is 15°C (59°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 8°C (46°F).

Does South Australia, Australia get a lot of rain in July?

Rain is generally moderate to light in South Australia, Australia during July, with Adelaide averaging close to 66 mm (2.6 in).

Is July a Good Time to Visit South Australia, Australia?

In our opinion, July may not be the ideal time to visit South Australia, Australia due to the typically tolerable weather in Adelaide.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Adelaide. The weather in June, July and August, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.

Interested in more climate information?

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