Adelaide, South Australia — City Information
City Facts
- Location
- South Australia, Australia.
- Time Zone
- GMT + 9.30 (GMT + 10.30 from last Sunday in October to last Sunday in March).
- Electricity
- 220-240 volts AC, 50Hz; flat three-pin plugs.
- Average January Temperatures
- 29°C (84°F).
- Average July Temperatures
- 15°C (59°F).
- Average Annual Rainfall
- 585 mm (23 inches).
Cost of Living
| 1.00 GBP = 1.51 AUD |
| 1.00 USD = 0.94 AUD |
| 1.00 EUR = 1.32 AUD |
| Currency conversion rates as of 19 July 2011 |
Special Events
Tour Down Under
January
Australia's premier cycling event, running over seven days.
Adelaide and regional South Australia
Website: www.tourdownunder.com.au
Adelaide Fringe Festival
February
A three-week along independent arts festival.
Multiple locations around Adelaide
Website: www.adelaidefringe.com.au
WomadelaideFestival
March
Australian and international acts perform at this huge outdoor annual music festival.
Botanic Park
Website: www.womadelaide.com.au
Adelaide FestivaloftheArts
March (biennial: even years)
An internationally recognized festival drawing from a wide array of art forms.
Multiple locations around Adelaide
Website: www.adelaidefestival.net.au
RoyalAdelaideShow
September
An Australian tradition ‘The Show' has carnival rides, show-bags, livestock, farm skills exhibits, handicraft and cookery.
Royal Adelaide Showground
Website: www.theshow.com.au
Adelaide International Guitar Festival
November (biennial: even years)
Displays of guitar based genres including rock, roots and classical.
Adelaide Festival Center
Website: www.afct.org.au
