Month guide · Adelaide · Australia
Adelaide in August
What August is really like in Adelaide: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
August is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 16°C (61°F), lows of 8°C (46°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 10.8 hours of daylight. Still cool, with almond blossom and wattle starting to flower; art exhibitions take over galleries and cafés.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 16°C (61°F) / 8°C (46°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 10.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 13°C (55°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in August
August is the 11th-warmest month in Adelaide: days average 16°C (61°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 8°C (46°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 31 days. Compared with July (15°C (59°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs climb to around 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:56
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 17:44
- Daylight
- About 10.8 hours
- Sea
- 13°C (55°F)
Spring (September–November). Warming, sunny days, wildflowers and green vineyards; one of the most comfortable seasons for outdoor plans.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 2 for crowds (the peak is February at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in February). That makes August one of the better-value months to book.
Events in August
- SALA Festival — South Australian Living Artists (usually August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Architecture · North Terrace
State Library of South Australia
The Mortlock Wing, opened in 1884, is a two-tiered Victorian reading room of wrought-iron balconies and wood panelling, now used for exhibitions.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Photo spot
- Off the beaten path
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Museum · Port Adelaide
South Australian Maritime Museum
Combine it with a Port River dolphin cruise and lunch in the old pubs on Lipson Street.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- History
- Rainy day
Experience · Parkside
Haigh's Chocolates Visitor Centre
Haigh's has made chocolate in Adelaide since 1915, and its Greenhill Road factory has a viewing gallery onto the production floor plus free guided tours with tastings.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Kids
- Free
- Rainy day
Landmark · North Adelaide
Adelaide Oval
Walk there from the city across the Riverbank footbridge, and book a stadium tour on a non-match day to see the museum and players' areas.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Views
- Active
What to pack
For highs near 16°C, lows near 8°C and 12 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Adelaide?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, March–April and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Adelaide?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Still cool, with almond blossom and wattle starting to flower; art exhibitions take over galleries and cafés.
+How warm is Adelaide in August?
Average highs are around 16°C (61°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Adelaide in August?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.