Weather in Adelaide in January
In an average January, Adelaide sees a daily high around 27°C and a low around 15°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 27°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 21°C to 36°C |
| Average low | 15°C |
| Typical low range | 11°C to 22°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 0 mm |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
45°C
2019-01-24
Lowest
16°C
1992-01-08
Low
Highest
32°C
1982-01-23
Lowest
7°C
1992-01-17
Feels-like
Highest
61°C
1982-01-24
Lowest
5°C
1992-01-17
Humidity
Highest
19.4 g/m³
2020-01-31
Lowest
4.4 g/m³
2018-01-18
Wind
Highest
43 km/h
1996-01-31
Lowest
6 km/h
2024-01-28
Gust
Highest
91 km/h
1996-01-31
Lowest
21 km/h
2024-01-28
Precip
Wettest
71 mm
2007
Driest
0 mm
2026
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