Adelaide River Weather in July (1981–2025)

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July at a Glance in Adelaide River

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
34.1°C
Avg Low
❄️
18.0°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
26.1°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
2 mm
Avg Humidity
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41%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.7 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
5.5
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-2°C
temp difference
🔥Hot afternoons🌤️Mild mornings☀️Very sunny💧Dry month🍃Light winds🏜️Low humidity

Adelaide River July Weather Overview

July is one of the cooler months of the year in Adelaide River, with average highs near 34.1°C and lows around 18°C (mean 26.1°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 2 mm of rainfall and 41% relative humidity across the period.

Adelaide River July Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

July is one of the cooler months of the year in Adelaide River. Across 45 years of records, the warmest July in Adelaide River was 2017 — when the month averaged 28.5°C — while the coldest was 2006 at 23.1°C. Typical July days reach 34.1°C with nights near 18°C. The long-term July temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp25.4°C→26.5°C+1.1°C
Max Temp33.5°C→34.4°C+0.9°C
Min Temp17.2°C→18.6°C+1.4°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

23.0°C–24.5°C6 yr (13%)
24.5°C–26.0°C15 yr (33%)
26.0°C–27.5°C18 yr (40%)
27.5°C–29.0°C6 yr (13%)

Adelaide River July Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

July is one of the drier months in Adelaide River, averaging 2 mm of rainfall. The wettest July on record was 1986 with 34 mm, while the driest were 2018, 2020 and 2021, among others at 0 mm.

Adelaide River July Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Adelaide River during July averages 41%. The most humid July was 1986 at 53%, and the least humid was 1982 at 33%.

Adelaide River July Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

July receives about 5.5 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Adelaide River. The sunniest Julys were 1992, 1996 and 2020 at 5.8 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1984 at 4.5.

Adelaide River July Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Adelaide River during July is 2.7 m/s. The windiest July was 2010 at 3.3 m/s, while the calmest was 2021 at 2.1 m/s.

What July Feels Like in Adelaide River

🌅
Mild
Morning
🌞
Hot
Afternoon
🌆
Mild
Evening
Rain chanceVery Low
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How July Ranks in Adelaide River

🥶3rd coolest month of the year
🌵2nd driest month of the year
☀️11th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Adelaide River Weather by Month

Adelaide River July Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp25.9°C26.0°C25.3°C26.5°C26.5°C+0.6°C
Avg High33.9°C34.2°C33.6°C34.3°C34.4°C+0.5°C
Avg Low17.9°C17.9°C17.0°C18.7°C18.5°C+0.6°C
Avg Rain4 mm1 mm0 mm2 mm1 mm-3 mm

Extreme July Records in Adelaide River

🔥Warmest July38.5°C1981
🧊Coldest July9.8°C2006
🌧️Wettest July34 mm1986
🏜️Driest July0 mm1982
🌬️Windiest July3.3 m/s2010

Key Insights for July

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July temperatures in Adelaide River have risen by about 1.1°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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July has ranged from a record low of 9.8°C (2006) to a record high of 38.5°C (1981).

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Rainfall in July is one of the drier months, averaging 2 mm, with a wettest year of 34 mm.

Is July a Good Time to Visit Adelaide River?

One of the best times to visit Adelaide River

July is one of the best times to visit Adelaide River. Expect days averaging 34.1°C and nights around 18°C (mean 26.1°C) — cooler than Adelaide River's yearly average — with low rainfall (2 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Adelaide River's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Adelaide River Weather in July — In Depth

☀️ July climate overview

July is one of the cooler months of the year in Adelaide River, with average highs near 34.1°C and lows around 18°C (mean 26.1°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 2 mm of rainfall and 41% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in July

July averages 2 mm of rainfall in Adelaide River, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest July on record saw 34 mm (1986), and the driest just 0 mm (1982). Humidity sits around 41% and average wind speed is 2.7 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 5.5 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How July has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average July temperatures have risen by about 1.1°C. Daytime highs moved from 33.5°C to 34.4°C and overnight lows from 17.2°C to 18.6°C over the same span.
July Weather in Adelaide River, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202535.2°C27.4°C19.6°C37.0°C14.5°C1 mm44%2.3 m/s5.1
202434.3°C26.6°C18.9°C36.7°C12.3°C1 mm40%2.9 m/s5.3
202334.3°C26.9°C19.4°C36.8°C10.8°C0 mm41%2.8 m/s5.2
202232.4°C23.8°C15.2°C36.1°C11.3°C3 mm39%2.8 m/s5.5
202135.9°C27.9°C19.9°C37.8°C15.7°C0 mm41%2.1 m/s5.5
202034.6°C26.1°C17.7°C37.2°C13.0°C0 mm34%3 m/s5.8
201934.0°C25.8°C17.6°C35.9°C14.5°C0 mm38%2.5 m/s5.7
201834.9°C27.1°C19.3°C36.8°C14.4°C0 mm38%2.4 m/s5.5
2017 🔥35.8°C28.5°C21.2°C37.0°C17.5°C0 mm46%2.5 m/s5.4
201634.3°C26.4°C18.6°C36.9°C13.1°C9 mm42%2.7 m/s5.5
201533.9°C25.8°C17.8°C37.6°C12.7°C0 mm38%2.9 m/s5.6
201434.3°C26.2°C18.2°C36.8°C13.8°C0 mm41%2.3 m/s5.6
201333.9°C26.2°C18.6°C35.5°C13.3°C0 mm43%2.9 m/s5.4
201233.5°C25.7°C17.9°C37.2°C13.1°C0 mm38%2.8 m/s5.5
201132.8°C25.0°C17.2°C35.8°C13.0°C0 mm48%3.1 m/s5.4
201035.1°C28.0°C20.9°C37.3°C17.6°C6 mm50%3.3 m/s5.1
200934.3°C26.1°C17.8°C37.1°C12.8°C0 mm37%2.6 m/s5.7
200834.3°C25.6°C16.8°C36.4°C11.6°C0 mm34%2.8 m/s5.7
200732.9°C24.1°C15.3°C35.4°C10.5°C0 mm42%2.7 m/s5.7
2006 ❄️31.2°C23.1°C15.0°C35.7°C9.8°C0 mm53%2.6 m/s5.6
200535.0°C27.3°C19.6°C37.0°C12.8°C0 mm40%2.7 m/s5.4
200433.6°C25.0°C16.4°C36.2°C10.9°C0 mm43%2.7 m/s5.6
200334.8°C26.7°C18.6°C36.6°C14.9°C0 mm39%2.7 m/s5.5
200233.5°C25.0°C16.4°C35.9°C12.3°C0 mm36%2.5 m/s5.6
200133.7°C25.8°C17.8°C36.1°C11.5°C4 mm44%2.7 m/s5.3
200032.9°C24.6°C16.3°C35.7°C12.9°C0 mm50%2.4 m/s5.6
199933.1°C24.5°C15.9°C35.2°C12.5°C0 mm37%2.6 m/s5.6
199835.5°C28.1°C20.6°C38.0°C16.0°C0 mm47%2.6 m/s5.3
199733.5°C25.3°C17.2°C35.3°C13.5°C0 mm38%2.9 m/s5.5
199634.5°C26.0°C17.6°C36.8°C12.2°C2 mm40%2.4 m/s5.8
199534.9°C26.3°C17.7°C37.2°C14.4°C0 mm41%2.8 m/s5.4
199433.0°C24.4°C15.9°C34.6°C12.3°C0 mm36%2.8 m/s5.6
199334.0°C26.4°C18.8°C36.8°C14.2°C0 mm44%2.3 m/s5.4
199234.1°C25.6°C17.1°C36.9°C12.5°C0 mm40%2.9 m/s5.8
199134.4°C26.6°C18.7°C36.7°C13.1°C0 mm41%2.3 m/s5.2
199034.9°C27.2°C19.5°C37.3°C12.3°C6 mm45%2.3 m/s5.4
198934.5°C26.5°C18.5°C36.7°C13.8°C0 mm43%2.3 m/s5.5
198835.7°C27.6°C19.5°C36.8°C14.6°C0 mm40%2.6 m/s5.7
198733.9°C25.8°C17.6°C35.4°C14.4°C1 mm40%2.6 m/s5.4
1986 🌧️33.4°C26.4°C19.4°C37.5°C14.3°C34 mm53%2.6 m/s5
198532.2°C23.8°C15.3°C35.0°C10.6°C1 mm42%2.8 m/s5.6
198433.4°C25.3°C17.2°C35.9°C10.4°C0 mm43%2.8 m/s4.5
198333.4°C25.1°C16.8°C35.7°C10.2°C0 mm40%2.8 m/s—
198233.0°C24.3°C15.6°C35.5°C11.7°C0 mm33%2.8 m/s—
198135.6°C28.4°C21.3°C38.5°C15.9°C1 mm44%2.7 m/s—

Actual recorded July data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Adelaide River July Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Adelaide River in July?▼

The average high in July is around 34.1°C with lows near 18°C (mean 26.1°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Adelaide River in July?▼

July averages 2 mm of rainfall in Adelaide River, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 34 mm in 1986.

What was the hottest July on record in Adelaide River?▼

The hottest July reached 38.5°C in 1981. The coldest dipped to 9.8°C in 2006.

Has July in Adelaide River gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average July temperatures have risen by about 1.1°C. Daytime highs moved from 33.5°C to 34.4°C and overnight lows from 17.2°C to 18.6°C over the same span.

Is July a good time to visit Adelaide River?▼

July is one of the cooler months of the year in Adelaide River and one of the drier months, so plan for around 34.1°C daytime highs and 18°C at night.

Is July the coldest month in Adelaide River?▼

Not quite — July is the 3rd coolest month in Adelaide River, averaging 26.1°C.

What should I pack for Adelaide River in July?▼

For July in Adelaide River, pack light, breathable clothing and sun protection, with typical highs of 34.1°C and lows of 18°C.

Is Adelaide River humid in July?▼

Relative humidity in July averages 41% — relatively dry.

How windy is Adelaide River in July?▼

Average wind speed in July is 2.7 m/s. The windiest July on record averaged 3.3 m/s (2010).

Which July had the most rainfall in Adelaide River?▼

The wettest July on record was 1986 with 34 mm. On average, July sees 2 mm.

Where does this July weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Adelaide River behaves each July, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for July specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.