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AustraliaThe weather in August in Adelaide
It's cool to moderate in August in Adelaide with an average temperature of 16°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 14°C to a high of 19°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 5°C and 9°C.
Looking for sun and warm weather? August isn’t a good month to be in Adelaide. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Adelaide, Australia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 26°C in 2018, Adelaide reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 9°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 0°C to a highest value of 15°C.
Rainfall amount
In August, there is an average of 65 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in August for Adelaide
Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Adelaide. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
August weather comparison
| Adelaide | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 16°C | 30°C |
| Max. temperature | 19°C | 31°C |
| Min. temperature | 5°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 65 mm | 79 mm |
| Rainy days | 10 days | 13 days |
Start of August
The month of August starts in Adelaide with cool temps, averaging around 15°C during the day and nights around 8°C.
Mid August
By mid-August, daytime temps rise to around 16°C, with nights around 9°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Adelaide is around 17°C, while nighttime temps are about 8°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in August in Adelaide, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in August in Adelaide
Temperature in August in Adelaide over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Adelaide, Australia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in August in Adelaide
Total precipitation in August in Adelaide over the years
Daily UV index in August in Adelaide
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Adelaide, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Adelaide by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Adelaide. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.