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Adelaide in February
What February is really like in Adelaide: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
February is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 29°C (84°F), lows of 17°C (63°F), about 3 rainy days and roughly 13.4 hours of daylight. The warmest sea and the start of festival season; hotels fill quickly once the Fringe begins.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 17°C (63°F)
- Rainy days
- About 3
- Daylight
- About 13.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 22°C (72°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in February
February is the 2nd-warmest month in Adelaide: days average 29°C (84°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 17°C (63°F). Rain falls on roughly 3 of its 28 days. Compared with January (29°C (84°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs drop to around 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:50
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 20:10
- Daylight
- About 13.4 hours
- Sea
- 22°C (72°F)
Autumn (March–May). Festival season in March, then mild, settled weather, vintage in the wine regions and autumn colour in the Hills.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 5 for crowds (the peak is February at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in February). Book accommodation early: February is one of the pricier months.
Events in February
- Adelaide Fringe (usually mid-February to mid-March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Viewpoint · Adelaide Hills
Mount Lofty Summit
At 710 metres, the summit gives a sweeping view over the Adelaide Plains to the gulf, with the Flinders Column marker and a café.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours with the walk
- Cost
- Free
- Views
- Free
- Active
- Outdoors
Zoo · Adelaide Hills
Cleland Wildlife Park
Buy a bag of animal food at the entrance and visit early in the day, when the animals are most active.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
Nature · Adelaide Hills
Morialta Conservation Park
A gorge in the foothills about 10 km east of the city, with three waterfalls linked by walking trails and a good chance of seeing koalas in the gum trees.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Active
- Outdoors
Beach · Henley Beach
Henley Beach and Henley Square
Time your visit for sunset and walk the coastal path north towards Grange Jetty.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Couples
- Outdoors
- Views
The sea averages 22°C (72°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Adelaide.
What to pack
For highs near 29°C, lows near 17°C and 3 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Adelaide?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, March–April and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Adelaide in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Adelaide?
It is a shoulder-season month. The warmest sea and the start of festival season; hotels fill quickly once the Fringe begins.
+How warm is Adelaide in February?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Adelaide in February?
Expect rain on about 3 days of the month, so it is usually dry.