South Australia is a year-round location. If you plan a visit to coincide with any of the big festivals, sort your accommodation early for the best choice and price. This is particularly true of February and March when good weather and significant events combine. March is particularly expensive.

Weather in South Australia

Like most of Australia, the weather in South Australia is best in Spring and Autumn. Summers can be scorching, particularly away from the coast. Winters are mild, but rainfall can be substantial. Spring edges out the other seasons as our favourite due to the wildflower season and comfortable temperatures.

South Australia Festivals and Events

Below we have listed a sample of South Australia’s leading events and festivals. Check regional tourism sites before you make any plans, as things may be rescheduled due to current conditions.

South Australia School and Public Holidays

School holidays see prices go up and availability reduce. If you don’t need to be travelling at this time, you can save quite a bit by avoiding it.

Public Holidays in South Australia 2022-2023

Holiday	2022	2023
New Year’s Day + Monday Holiday	01 and 03 January	01 – 02 January
Australia Day	26 January	26 January
Adelaide Cup	14 March	13 March*
Good Friday	15 April	07 April
Easter Sat.	16 April	08 April
Easter Mon.	18 April	10 April
Anzac Day	25 April	25 April
Queens Birthday	12 June	12 June
Labour Day	02 October	02 October
Christmas Eve	24 December	24 December
Christmas Day	25 December	25 December
Proclamation Day	27 December	26 December
Boxing Day	26 December	26 December
New Year’s Eve	31 December	31 December

School Holidays in Queensland 2022-2023

Period	2022	2023
Autumn break:	15 April – 1 May	15 April – 30 April
Winter break:	09 July – 24 July	08 July – 23 July
Spring break:	01 October – 16 October	30 September – 15 October
Summer break:	17 December – 29 January 2023	16 December – 28 January 2024

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