Month guide · Adelaide · Australia
Adelaide in April
What April is really like in Adelaide: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Peter Neaum, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Adelaide. Expect average highs of 23°C (73°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 11.3 hours of daylight. Mild autumn days and vintage time in the wine regions; a good month for cellar doors.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 23°C (73°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 11.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 19°C (66°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 6th-warmest month in Adelaide: days average 23°C (73°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 30 days. Compared with March (26°C (79°F)), April is cooler; by May highs drop to around 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:39
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 17:52
- Daylight
- About 11.3 hours
- Sea
- 19°C (66°F)
Winter (June–August). Cool and showery with highs around 15–16°C; quiet, lower prices, fires in winery restaurants and AFL football.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is February at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in February). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
- Barossa Vintage Festival (biennial, usually April in odd-numbered years)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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Street · City centre
Rundle Mall
Adelaide's pedestrian shopping street runs from King William Street to Pulteney Street, with department stores, arcades such as the 1885 Adelaide Arcade, and street sculptures including the 'Mall's Balls' and a group of bronze pigs.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Free
- Architecture
Garden · East End
Adelaide Botanic Garden
Enter from North Terrace, walk through the Palm House and finish at the National Wine Centre for a tasting.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Kids
- Couples
Landmark · North Adelaide
Adelaide Oval
Often called one of the world's most picturesque cricket grounds, the oval keeps its heritage scoreboard and Moreton Bay figs alongside modern stands.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Views
- Active
Beach · Glenelg
Glenelg Beach and Jetty
Take the tram from Victoria Square, which takes about 30 minutes, and stay for sunset at the end of the jetty.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Iconic
What to pack
For highs near 23°C, lows near 12°C and 6 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Adelaide?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Adelaide?
It is one of the best months to visit Adelaide. Mild autumn days and vintage time in the wine regions; a good month for cellar doors.
+How warm is Adelaide in April?
Average highs are around 23°C (73°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Adelaide in April?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.