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Adelaide in November
What November 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
November is one of the best months to visit Adelaide. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 14°C (57°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 14 hours of daylight. Warm days, long evenings and big events before the summer holidays.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 14°C (57°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 14 hours
- Sea temperature
- 18°C (64°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in November
November is the 5th-warmest month in Adelaide: days average 25°C (77°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 14°C (57°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 30 days. Compared with October (22°C (72°F)), November is warmer; by December highs climb to around 27°C (81°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:02
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 19:59
- Daylight
- About 14 hours
- Sea
- 18°C (64°F)
Summer (December–February). Hot, dry and sunny with beach days and cricket; heatwaves above 40°C are possible, and the Fringe begins in February.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 3 for crowds (the peak is February at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in February). Book accommodation early: November is one of the pricier months.
Events in November
- Adelaide Christmas Pageant (usually a Saturday in November)
- Adelaide 500 Supercars race (usually late November or early December)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Zoo · North Adelaide
Adelaide Zoo
Opened in 1883, Australia's second-oldest zoo is a compact, walkable site beside the Botanic Park, with heritage buildings, an Australian native section, primates and big cats.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Nature
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Waterfront · Riverbank
River Torrens and Elder Park
Hire a paddle boat or walk the riverbank at dusk, when the Festival Centre and Adelaide Oval are lit up.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Couples
- After dark
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
What to pack
For highs near 25°C, lows near 14°C and 5 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Adelaide?
It is one of the best months to visit Adelaide. Warm days, long evenings and big events before the summer holidays.
+How warm is Adelaide in November?
Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Adelaide in November?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.