October · Australia
Best time to visit Adelaide in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Adelaide in October
Average temperature 16°C, 64 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 66% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
9.1/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 64 mm
- Humidity
- 66%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
October in Adelaide scores 9.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 16°C, 64 mm of rain, and roughly 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Adelaide pairs a gridded parkland centre with wine regions and Gulf St Vincent beaches within an hour.
October is one of the strongest months in Adelaide (7th)
October averages 16°C (60°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 64 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13 hours of daylight.
A 9.1/10 puts this among the year's best months in Adelaide (7th of 12); only February scores higher, at 10/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Adelaide in October?
- In October, Adelaide averages 16°C, 64 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.1/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Adelaide?
- October earns a 9.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Adelaide in October?
- Expect about 64 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 66% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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