Season guide · Adelaide · Australia
Adelaide in spring
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Peter Neaum, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
Warming, sunny days, wildflowers and green vineyards; one of the most comfortable seasons for outdoor plans. Expect highs up to 25°C (77°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F), with about 21 rainy days across September–November. October–November are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 10°C (50°F) to 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 21
- Sea
- 14°C (57°F) to 18°C (64°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in spring
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 19°C (66°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 9 | 11.9 h | 3/5 |
| October | 22°C (72°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 7 | 13 h | 3/5 |
| November | 25°C (77°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 5 | 14 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 22°C (72°F) against a yearly 22°C (72°F), and 21 of the year's roughly 86 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in spring
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- September: Royal Adelaide Show (usually early September)
- September: AFL finals at Adelaide Oval when local teams qualify
- October: OzAsia Festival (usually September to October)
- November: Adelaide Christmas Pageant (usually a Saturday in November)
- November: Adelaide 500 Supercars race (usually late November or early December)
Make the most of the weather
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
Garden · East End
Adelaide Botanic Garden
Founded in 1855, the garden includes the 1877 Palm House, a German-made Victorian glasshouse, the Bicentennial Conservatory with tropical rainforest plants, and the Amazon Waterlily Pavilion.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Kids
- Couples
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
Day trips in spring
- Clare Valley (About 1 hour 45 minutes by car) — A quieter wine region famous for riesling, with the Riesling Trail, a cycling path along a former railway line, linking cellar doors between Auburn and Clare.
- Victor Harbor and Granite Island (About 1 hour 15 minutes by car) — A seaside town on Encounter Bay with a causeway walk to Granite Island, whale-watching from about June to September and the South Australian Whale Centre.
What to pack
- Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is spring a good time to visit Adelaide?
Yes: October–November are among the best months. Warming, sunny days, wildflowers and green vineyards; one of the most comfortable seasons for outdoor plans.
+What is the weather like in Adelaide in spring?
Highs of up to 25°C (77°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F), with about 21 rainy days over the season.