The weather in January in Adelaide

It's warm in January in Adelaide with an average temperature of 28°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 25°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 15°C and 20°C.

Looking for great weather? January is a good time to be in Adelaide. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January 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 45°C in 2019, Adelaide reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 16°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 10°C to a highest value of 31°C.

Rainfall amount

In January, there is an average of 49 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in January for Adelaide

Click on any day in January 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.

January weather comparison

  Adelaide New York
Average temperature 28°C 5°C
Max. temperature 32°C 11°C
Min. temperature 15°C -5°C
Total precipitation 49 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 7 days 12 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Adelaide with hot temps, averaging around 28°C during the day and nights around 17°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps rise to around 30°C, with nights around 18°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Adelaide is around 28°C, while nighttime temps are about 18°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Adelaide, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Adelaide

Temperature in January in Adelaide over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January 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 January in Adelaide

Total precipitation in January in Adelaide over the years

Daily UV index in January in Adelaide

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January 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.