Nuriootpa climate
Nuriootpa (South Australia, Australia) has a cold semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk). The average temperature over the year is 16 °C60 °F, and about 405 mm16 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Nuriootpa climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3289 | 1559 | 2474 | 160.6 |
| Feb | 3187 | 1559 | 2373 | 170.7 |
| Mar | 2781 | 1355 | 2068 | 230.9 |
| Apr | 2373 | 1050 | 1661 | 331.3 |
| May | 1864 | 745 | 1254 | 481.9 |
| Jun | 1457 | 540 | 949 | 532.1 |
| Jul | 1356 | 439 | 948 | 522.0 |
| Aug | 1558 | 440 | 949 | 471.9 |
| Sep | 1864 | 643 | 1253 | 471.8 |
| Oct | 2272 | 846 | 1559 | 220.9 |
| Nov | 2780 | 1151 | 1966 | 210.8 |
| Dec | 2984 | 1356 | 2170 | 241.0 |
| Year | 3289 | 439 | 1660 | 40516 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44% | 37% | 7.9 | 14:13 |
| Feb | 46% | 38% | 7.0 | 13:23 |
| Mar | 52% | 39% | 5.7 | 12:24 |
| Apr | 59% | 45% | 4.1 | 11:16 |
| May | 71% | 47% | 2.9 | 10:21 |
| Jun | 78% | 47% | 2.4 | 9:52 |
| Jul | 79% | 46% | 2.6 | 10:03 |
| Aug | 76% | 46% | 3.5 | 10:51 |
| Sep | 69% | 46% | 4.7 | 11:56 |
| Oct | 60% | 46% | 6.1 | 13:02 |
| Nov | 52% | 46% | 7.2 | 13:59 |
| Dec | 48% | 43% | 7.7 | 14:27 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Nuriootpa is like
The warmest month is January, with an average high of 32 °C89 °F and a low of 15 °C59 °F. The coldest is July, when highs average 13 °C56 °F and lows 4 °C39 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 14.8 °C26.6 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 405 mm16 in. The wettest three-month stretch is May–July, which brings 38% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: January and February. The wettest month is June (53 mm2.1 in), the driest is January (16 mm0.6 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 44% in January to 79% in July. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 37%) are typical of January. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 9 km/h (6 mph) in June to 12 km/h (8 mph) in January. Daylight lasts from about 9.9 hours in June to 14.4 hours in December.
Best time to visit Nuriootpa
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are March and April and October–December: average highs of 22 °C72 °F to 29 °C84 °F with 21 mm0.8 in to 33 mm1.3 in of precipitation per month.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Nuriootpa
- Summer (December–February) — highs 2984 to 32 °C89 °F, lows 1356 to 15 °C59 °F, about 19 mm0.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Autumn (March–May) — highs 1864 to 27 °C81 °F, lows 745 to 13 °C55 °F, about 35 mm1.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Winter (June–August) — highs 1356 to 15 °C58 °F, lows 439 to 5 °C40 °F, about 51 mm2.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
- Spring (September–November) — highs 1864 to 27 °C80 °F, lows 643 to 11 °C51 °F, about 30 mm1.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Nuriootpa compares
Compared with Adelaide, about 63 km to the southwest, Nuriootpa is on average 0.9 °C1.7 °F cooler and receives 6% less precipitation (405 mm16 in vs 430 mm17 in). The difference is largest in June (1.8 °C3.3 °F cooler).
Of the 39 places in Australia covered by World Climates, Nuriootpa is the 31st warmest by annual mean temperature and the 36th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Australia climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern (seasons shifted for the other hemisphere where needed): Chillán (Chile, Csa), Talca (Chile, Csa) and Perpignan (France, Csa).
Nearby places
- Adelaide 63 km · 17 °C62 °F · 430 mm17 in
- Broken Hill 360 km · 18 °C65 °F · 208 mm8.2 in
- Bendigo 541 km · 14 °C58 °F · 522 mm21 in
- Ballarat 556 km · 12 °C54 °F · 565 mm22 in
- Geelong 631 km · 15 °C59 °F · 599 mm24 in
- Griffith 647 km · 18 °C64 °F · 405 mm16 in
- Melbourne 652 km · 15 °C59 °F · 715 mm28 in
- Wagga Wagga 766 km · 17 °C62 °F · 559 mm22 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Nuriootpa?
January is the warmest month in Nuriootpa, with an average high of 32 °C (89 °F) and an average low of 15 °C (59 °F).
What is the coldest month in Nuriootpa?
July is the coldest month, with an average high of 13 °C (56 °F) and an average low of 4 °C (39 °F).
When does it rain the most in Nuriootpa?
June is the wettest month with about 53 mm (2.1 in) of precipitation; January is the driest with about 16 mm (0.6 in).
What is the best time to visit Nuriootpa?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are March and April and October–December.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 154 m, while Nuriootpa lies at about 278 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by −0.8 °C1.4 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.