Weather in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia in January
In an average January, Adelaide sees a daily high around 30°C and a low around 16°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 30°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 23°C to 38°C |
| Average low | 16°C |
| Typical low range | 12°C to 20°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 0 mm |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
45°C
2019-01-24
Lowest
16°C
2003-01-01
Low
Highest
29°C
2009-01-29
Lowest
8°C
1987-01-09
Feels-like
Highest
52°C
1988-01-14
Lowest
5°C
1987-01-09
Humidity
Highest
18.9 g/m³
2020-01-31
Lowest
4.1 g/m³
2018-01-18
Wind
Highest
48 km/h
1996-01-31
Lowest
10 km/h
2024-01-28
Precip
Wettest
50 mm
2015
Driest
0 mm
2026
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