Adelaide is enduring one of its most punishing heatwaves in years, with extreme temperatures gripping the city and little immediate relief in sight. Monday is shaping up as the peak of the event, with temperatures soaring to a blistering 45 degrees under clear, sunny skies. Conditions will remain hot and oppressive throughout the afternoon and evening, with only a late wind change offering limited cooling. UV levels are extreme, fire danger remains elevated, and outdoor exposure is strongly discouraged during the hottest parts of the day.
The heat shows no sign of easing on Tuesday, with Adelaide set for another scorching day reaching 42 degrees. Sunny skies, hot northerly winds and extreme UV levels will combine to make conditions hazardous, particularly for anyone working or spending time outdoors. A gusty wind shift is expected later in the day, but temperatures will remain dangerously high well into the evening.
By Wednesday, a noticeable change arrives, though conditions remain summery rather than mild. Temperatures will drop to a still-warm 33 degrees, with sunny skies and strong southeasterly winds helping to take the edge off after several days of extreme heat. While this brings welcome relief, authorities warn the broader heatwave across South Australia remains active and severe, with ongoing risks through the middle of the week.
Across South Australia, the prolonged heatwave continues to affect large parts of the state, with very hot to extreme conditions persisting across metropolitan, agricultural and pastoral districts. Isolated thunderstorms are possible in western and northern areas over the coming days, though rainfall is expected to be minimal. Fire danger remains a concern, particularly in exposed regions, and residents are urged to stay alert, limit outdoor activity, and follow all safety advice.
Warnings
- Fire Weather Warning: Extreme Fire Danger for the West Coast fire weather district for Monday.
- Heatwave Warning: Severe Heatwave in place for Adelaide Metropolitan, Yorke Peninsula, Kangaroo Island, Upper and Lower South East, Riverland, Murraylands, Mid North, Flinders, West Coast, Eyre Peninsula, North West and North East Pastoral districts, and Mount Lofty Ranges until Wednesday.
- Marine Wind Warning: Strong Wind Warning for Spencer Gulf on Tuesday.
Adelaide 7-Day Summary Forecast
- Rest of Monday: Max 45°C – Sunny
- Tuesday 27 January: Min 31°C, Max 42°C – Sunny
- Wednesday 28 January: Min 20°C, Max 33°C – Sunny
- Thursday 29 January: Min 21°C, Max 38°C – Mostly sunny
- Friday 30 January: Min 24°C, Max 40°C – Partly cloudy
- Saturday 31 January: Min 19°C, Max 28°C – Partly cloudy
- Sunday 1 February: Min 14°C, Max 25°C – Partly cloudy
