Adelaide city centre weather in January
In January, Adelaide city centre sees average daytime highs of 24°C and overnight lows near 17°C, with 19 mm of rain across 3.2 wet days and about 14.1 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 24°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 60% of the time in January, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 14 h 18 min at the start of January to 13 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Adelaide city centre's 1st-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Adelaide city centre's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 24°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 17°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 19 mm
- 3.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 14 h 06 min
- 6:22 AM – 8:28 PM
- Cloud cover
- 36%
- 1st clearest
- Wind
- 18 km/h
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.83 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 8.5
- out of 10
Adelaide city centre is suburb of Adelaide, South Australia.
- Density
- 1,888/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 24°C through the month.
A typical January day in Adelaide city centre reaches about 24°C in the afternoon and slips back to 17°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 19°C and 30°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs about 2°C warmer than December and on par with February.
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| Avg high (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg low (°C) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 16 |
| 2 | 24 | 16 |
| 3 | 24 | 16 |
| 4 | 24 | 16 |
| 5 | 24 | 16 |
| 6 | 24 | 16 |
| 7 | 24 | 17 |
| 8 | 24 | 17 |
| 9 | 24 | 17 |
| 10 | 24 | 17 |
| 11 | 25 | 17 |
| 12 | 25 | 17 |
| 13 | 25 | 17 |
| 14 | 25 | 17 |
| 15 | 25 | 17 |
| 16 | 25 | 17 |
| 17 | 25 | 17 |
| 18 | 25 | 17 |
| 19 | 25 | 17 |
| 20 | 25 | 17 |
| 21 | 25 | 17 |
| 22 | 25 | 17 |
| 23 | 25 | 17 |
| 24 | 25 | 17 |
| 25 | 25 | 17 |
| 26 | 25 | 17 |
| 27 | 25 | 17 |
| 28 | 25 | 17 |
| 29 | 25 | 17 |
| 30 | 25 | 17 |
| 31 | 25 | 17 |
Adelaide city centre weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 1st-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24° / 17° | 19 | 3.2 | 14.1 | 8.5 |
| Feb | 24° / 17° | 18 | 2.6 | 13.3 | 8.6 |
| Mar | 22° / 16° | 19 | 3.5 | 12.3 | 8.1 |
| Apr | 20° / 14° | 36 | 5.6 | 11.1 | 7.0 |
| May | 17° / 12° | 52 | 8.6 | 10.2 | 5.5 |
| Jun | 14° / 10° | 61 | 9.8 | 9.7 | 4.2 |
| Jul | 13° / 9° | 64 | 10.3 | 9.9 | 3.8 |
| Aug | 14° / 9° | 58 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 4.0 |
| Sep | 16° / 10° | 53 | 9.6 | 11.8 | 5.0 |
| Oct | 18° / 12° | 35 | 6.4 | 12.9 | 6.5 |
| Nov | 21° / 13° | 30 | 5.3 | 13.8 | 7.2 |
| Dec | 23° / 15° | 25 | 4.6 | 14.3 | 7.8 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 60% of the time in January, the clearest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 13% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 27%.
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| Clearer (%) | 72 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 |
| Cloudier (%) | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72 | 28 |
| 2 | 72 | 28 |
| 3 | 73 | 27 |
| 4 | 73 | 27 |
| 5 | 73 | 27 |
| 6 | 73 | 27 |
| 7 | 73 | 27 |
| 8 | 73 | 27 |
| 9 | 73 | 27 |
| 10 | 73 | 27 |
| 11 | 73 | 27 |
| 12 | 73 | 27 |
| 13 | 73 | 27 |
| 14 | 74 | 26 |
| 15 | 74 | 26 |
| 16 | 74 | 26 |
| 17 | 74 | 26 |
| 18 | 74 | 26 |
| 19 | 74 | 26 |
| 20 | 74 | 26 |
| 21 | 74 | 26 |
| 22 | 74 | 26 |
| 23 | 74 | 26 |
| 24 | 74 | 26 |
| 25 | 74 | 26 |
| 26 | 73 | 27 |
| 27 | 73 | 27 |
| 28 | 73 | 27 |
| 29 | 73 | 27 |
| 30 | 73 | 27 |
| 31 | 73 | 27 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Adelaide city centre gets around 19 mm of rain over 3.2 wet days in January. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 10% and peaks near 11% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10 |
| 2 | 10 |
| 3 | 10 |
| 4 | 10 |
| 5 | 10 |
| 6 | 10 |
| 7 | 10 |
| 8 | 10 |
| 9 | 10 |
| 10 | 10 |
| 11 | 10 |
| 12 | 10 |
| 13 | 10 |
| 14 | 10 |
| 15 | 10 |
| 16 | 10 |
| 17 | 10 |
| 18 | 10 |
| 19 | 10 |
| 20 | 10 |
| 21 | 10 |
| 22 | 10 |
| 23 | 10 |
| 24 | 10 |
| 25 | 11 |
| 26 | 11 |
| 27 | 11 |
| 28 | 11 |
| 29 | 11 |
| 30 | 11 |
| 31 | 11 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the dry band about 61% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 73 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 |
| Comfortable (%) | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Humid (%) | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Muggy (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 73 | 21 | 5 | 1 |
| 2 | 72 | 22 | 5 | 1 |
| 3 | 71 | 22 | 6 | 1 |
| 4 | 70 | 23 | 6 | 1 |
| 5 | 69 | 24 | 6 | 1 |
| 6 | 68 | 24 | 7 | 1 |
| 7 | 67 | 25 | 7 | 1 |
| 8 | 66 | 25 | 7 | 2 |
| 9 | 66 | 25 | 7 | 2 |
| 10 | 65 | 26 | 7 | 2 |
| 11 | 64 | 26 | 8 | 2 |
| 12 | 63 | 27 | 8 | 2 |
| 13 | 63 | 27 | 8 | 2 |
| 14 | 62 | 28 | 8 | 2 |
| 15 | 61 | 29 | 8 | 2 |
| 16 | 61 | 29 | 8 | 2 |
| 17 | 60 | 30 | 8 | 2 |
| 18 | 59 | 31 | 8 | 2 |
| 19 | 58 | 32 | 8 | 2 |
| 20 | 58 | 32 | 8 | 2 |
| 21 | 57 | 33 | 8 | 2 |
| 22 | 57 | 33 | 8 | 2 |
| 23 | 57 | 33 | 8 | 2 |
| 24 | 55 | 34 | 9 | 2 |
| 25 | 55 | 34 | 9 | 2 |
| 26 | 55 | 34 | 9 | 2 |
| 27 | 55 | 34 | 9 | 2 |
| 28 | 56 | 33 | 9 | 2 |
| 29 | 56 | 33 | 9 | 2 |
| 30 | 55 | 33 | 10 | 2 |
| 31 | 55 | 33 | 10 | 2 |
Wind in January
Winds average 18 km/h in January.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 18 km/h on the calmest days to 18 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | light breeze |
| 2 | 18 | light breeze |
| 3 | 18 | light breeze |
| 4 | 18 | light breeze |
| 5 | 18 | light breeze |
| 6 | 18 | light breeze |
| 7 | 18 | light breeze |
| 8 | 18 | light breeze |
| 9 | 18 | light breeze |
| 10 | 18 | light breeze |
| 11 | 18 | light breeze |
| 12 | 18 | light breeze |
| 13 | 18 | light breeze |
| 14 | 18 | light breeze |
| 15 | 18 | light breeze |
| 16 | 18 | light breeze |
| 17 | 18 | light breeze |
| 18 | 18 | light breeze |
| 19 | 18 | light breeze |
| 20 | 18 | light breeze |
| 21 | 18 | light breeze |
| 22 | 18 | light breeze |
| 23 | 18 | light breeze |
| 24 | 18 | light breeze |
| 25 | 18 | light breeze |
| 26 | 18 | light breeze |
| 27 | 18 | light breeze |
| 28 | 18 | light breeze |
| 29 | 18 | light breeze |
| 30 | 18 | light breeze |
| 31 | 18 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 14 h 18 min at the start of January to 13 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 30 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 6:09 AM to 6:36 AM, and sunset from 8:28 PM to 8:22 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:36 |
| Sunset (PM) | 8:28 | 8:28 | 8:28 | 8:29 | 8:29 | 8:29 | 8:29 | 8:29 | 8:29 | 8:29 | 8:29 | 8:29 | 8:29 | 8:28 | 8:28 | 8:28 | 8:28 | 8:28 | 8:27 | 8:27 | 8:27 | 8:26 | 8:26 | 8:25 | 8:25 | 8:25 | 8:24 | 8:23 | 8:23 | 8:22 | 8:22 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.3 | 6:09 | 8:28 |
| 2 | 14.3 | 6:10 | 8:28 |
| 3 | 14.3 | 6:11 | 8:28 |
| 4 | 14.3 | 6:12 | 8:29 |
| 5 | 14.3 | 6:12 | 8:29 |
| 6 | 14.3 | 6:13 | 8:29 |
| 7 | 14.2 | 6:14 | 8:29 |
| 8 | 14.2 | 6:15 | 8:29 |
| 9 | 14.2 | 6:16 | 8:29 |
| 10 | 14.2 | 6:16 | 8:29 |
| 11 | 14.2 | 6:17 | 8:29 |
| 12 | 14.2 | 6:18 | 8:29 |
| 13 | 14.2 | 6:19 | 8:29 |
| 14 | 14.1 | 6:20 | 8:28 |
| 15 | 14.1 | 6:21 | 8:28 |
| 16 | 14.1 | 6:22 | 8:28 |
| 17 | 14.1 | 6:23 | 8:28 |
| 18 | 14.1 | 6:24 | 8:28 |
| 19 | 14.0 | 6:24 | 8:27 |
| 20 | 14.0 | 6:25 | 8:27 |
| 21 | 14.0 | 6:26 | 8:27 |
| 22 | 14.0 | 6:27 | 8:26 |
| 23 | 14.0 | 6:28 | 8:26 |
| 24 | 13.9 | 6:29 | 8:25 |
| 25 | 13.9 | 6:30 | 8:25 |
| 26 | 13.9 | 6:31 | 8:25 |
| 27 | 13.9 | 6:32 | 8:24 |
| 28 | 13.8 | 6:33 | 8:23 |
| 29 | 13.8 | 6:34 | 8:23 |
| 30 | 13.8 | 6:35 | 8:22 |
| 31 | 13.8 | 6:36 | 8:22 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 7.83 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.2 kWh/m² to a high of 7.83 kWh/m² in January across the year — January's 7.83 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.1 | Intense |
| 2 | 8.1 | Intense |
| 3 | 8.1 | Intense |
| 4 | 8.1 | Intense |
| 5 | 8.1 | Intense |
| 6 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 7 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 8 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 28 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 29 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 30 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 31 | 7.3 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Adelaide city centre
In January, Adelaide city centre sits inside its cyclone season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Adelaide city centre sits in the South Indian Ocean cyclone belt; the season peaks January–March.
Is January a good time to visit Adelaide city centre?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January is one of the better times to visit Adelaide city centre for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Adelaide city centre in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Adelaide city centre sees daytime highs around 24°C and nights near 17°C. Pack sun protection. Worth having: light clothes. About 3 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Adelaide city centre in January
The nearest coast averages about 21°C in January — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 22 km away) is warmest in February at about 22°C and coldest in August near 13°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Dec 22 to Apr 3 — about 3.4 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 21 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
| Comfort | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Cool | Cool | Cool | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Cool | Cool |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | Refreshing |
| Feb | 22 | Refreshing |
| Mar | 21 | Refreshing |
| Apr | 19 | Cool |
| May | 17 | Cool |
| Jun | 15 | Cool |
| Jul | 14 | Bracing |
| Aug | 13 | Bracing |
| Sep | 14 | Bracing |
| Oct | 16 | Cool |
| Nov | 18 | Cool |
| Dec | 20 | Cool |
UV index in Adelaide city centre in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Adelaide city centre peaks around January 10 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 18 at about 3 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 9 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 13 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Extreme |
| Feb | 11 | Extreme |
| Mar | 9 | Very high |
| Apr | 5 | High |
| May | 3 | Moderate |
| Jun | 3 | Moderate |
| Jul | 3 | Moderate |
| Aug | 4 | Moderate |
| Sep | 6 | High |
| Oct | 8 | Very high |
| Nov | 10 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Where is Adelaide city centre?
Adelaide city centre sits at 34.9°S, 138.6°E, 58 m above sea level, in Australia. The nearest listed city is Adelaide, 0.0 km away.
Topography around Adelaide city centre
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Adelaide city centre.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Adelaide city centre has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 63 m around an average of 43 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 714 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 700 m.
The land around Adelaide city centre is covered by artificial surfaces (65%) and trees (25%) within 3 km, artificial surfaces (39%) and trees (32%) within 16 km, and water (36%), grassland (27%) and cropland (24%) within 80 km.
Australia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type I
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 90% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $65,130
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.9 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 0.9
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 4.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Adelaide city centre (-34.9287°, 138.6033°, elevation 58 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).