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Adelaide in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Adelaide in October and see if it is worth visiting.
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October

Weather in Adelaide in October 2024

Good Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Are you considering a trip to Adelaide in October? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +70°F and about 10 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 12 rainy days and 42 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+70°F
Avg. max. temperature
+39°F
Min.
+97°F
Max.
42 mm
Total precipitation
69%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
10 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Adelaide has good weather in October.

Average temperature in Adelaide in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Adelaide for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in October is +70°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +86°F during the day and a minimum of +43°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 12% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +70°F to +64°F.

Is Adelaide warm or cold in October?

Adelaide is typically mild in October.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +64°F to +70°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +50°F to +54°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Adelaide:

Climate in Adelaide in October

Adelaide weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+64°F+70°F+75°F
Min. temperature
+37°F+39°F+43°F
Max. temperature
+88°F+97°F+104°F
Rainfall
60 mm42 mm34 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
73%69%66%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1016 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
81011
Cloudy days
899
Rainy days
141210
Snowy days
000

October weather is still as good as in September. It’s getting warmer as October arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +64°F to +70°F during the day. As October arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 60 mm to 42 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 73% to 69%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 4 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in October, from 8 to 10.

November brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Adelaide in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Adelaide is gradually increasing during October, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Adelaide based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in October stands at 35%, leading to total precipitation of around 24 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 4 mm, which is considered light rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Adelaide wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 72 mm of rainfall per day. March, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 26% chance of precipitation and 25 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last October in Adelaide?

This is the weather in Adelaide in October 2023:
1 October
☀️
+70°F
2 October
☀️
+87°F
3 October
🌧️
+66°F
4 October
☁️
+60°F
5 October
🌧️
+60°F
6 October
☀️
+65°F
7 October
☀️
+66°F
8 October
☀️
+69°F
9 October
☀️
+73°F
10 October
☀️
+77°F
11 October
☀️
+87°F
12 October
☁️
+65°F
13 October
☁️
+64°F
14 October
☁️
+65°F
15 October
🌧️
+63°F
16 October
☀️
+65°F
17 October
☀️
+69°F
18 October
☀️
+79°F
19 October
☀️
+87°F
20 October
☁️
+74°F
21 October
☁️
+63°F
22 October
☀️
+64°F
23 October
☀️
+78°F
24 October
☁️
+63°F
25 October
☀️
+59°F
26 October
☀️
+66°F
27 October
☀️
+74°F
28 October
☀️
+80°F
29 October
☀️
+67°F
30 October
☁️
+66°F
31 October
☀️
+65°F
In October 2023 Adelaide had 20 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +70°F, with an absolute maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +59°F. The average humidity was 68%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 29%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Adelaide climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Adelaide in October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+67°F) and the highest in 2007 (+72°F). The driest year was 1982 with only 298 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 1368 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Adelaide in October:

Is October a good time to visit Adelaide?

October is a really good time to go to Adelaide. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Adelaide.

Can you sunbathe in Adelaide in October?

October has mild temperatures in Adelaide. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Adelaide rainy in October?

Adelaide is usually dry in October. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Adelaide in October?

The amount of sunny days in Adelaide during October varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Australia

Check out the weather for other cities in Australia.

Monthly weather in Adelaide

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Adelaide, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.