Climate And Seasons Of South Australia

"Flinders Ranges"

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South Australia Climate

Most areas in South Australia gets a Mediterranean climate, which means warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. The weather is relatively pleasant in autumn and spring, with some occasional rainfall.

No matter what season you decide to visit, it's always best to make early reservations on campervans and caravan parks for your self-drive holiday. To find available motorhomes, just enter your travel dates and locations into the Quote Calculator in the right side of the page. There are also great Caravan Parks In South Australia.

Maximum and Minimum Temperature In Adelaide, South Australia (Celsius)

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Max	29	29	26	23	19	16	15	17	19	22	25	27
Min	17	17	15	12	10	8	7	8	10	11	14	16
Rain	19	14	27	40	60	78	76	70	60	44	31	29

RAIN – Rainfall in mm

Maximum and Minimum Temperature In Adelaide, South Australia (Fahrenheit)

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Max	84	84	79	73	66	61	59	63	66	72	77	81
Min	63	63	59	54	50	46	45	46	50	52	57	61
Rain	0.75	0.55	1.06	1.6	2.36	3.07	3	2.75	2.36	1.7	1.22	1.14

RAIN – Rainfall in Inches

School Holidays in South Australia

Summer holidays are in mid-December until late January. Students also get two weeks off per term, in early April, late June and late September.

In South Australia, the Queen's birthday is celebrated on the second Monday of June while Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday of October. Easter Saturday is also observed. Read more on special holidays in Australian Public Holidays.

Summer

December and January are popular months to visit, with February being the hottest time of the year. Summer can get very warm and sunny, so pack a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen for your trip. Get tips on what to pack with our Australian Camping Checklist.

Autumn

March is still quite warm, but the weather becomes more pleasant in April. May gets some rainfall, so bring a rain jacket and some warm clothing for the cool Autumn nights.

Winter

June is the wettest month, getting the most rainfall in the year. July and August are not far behind, so make sure you bring a rain jacket and lots of warm clothes for Winter.

Spring

There will still be plenty of rain in September, although the skies may begin to clear in October. The heat returns in November. Spring has great weather for outdoor activities, but you'll need sunscreen to beat the heat.

Planning to visit the capital of South Australia? Read about The Best Time To Visit Adelaide.