Sydney Weather in May
Australia · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high20°C (67°F)
Avg low15°C (59°F)
Rainfall43 mm (1.7 in)
RatingExcellent 9.9/10
Expect mild days in Sydney in May: the average high is 20°C (67°F) and the average low is 15°C (59°F). May is autumn (fall) in Australia. The month is fairly dry, with about 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain spread over 8 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 10.2 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is May a good time to visit Sydney?
Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Sydney. The weather rates excellent (9.9/10) on our comfort score.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 20°C (67°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 15°C (59°F) |
| Daily mean | 17°C (63°F) |
| Rainfall | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 8 |
| Humidity | 71% |
| Cloud cover | 51% |
| Daylight | 10.2 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 5.5 hours/day |
| Wind | 11.3 km/h |
| vs April | 2°C cooler than April, with 32 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Sydney in May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
Sydney weather in other months
Jan26°C / 21°C92 mmGoodFeb25°C / 21°C129 mmGoodMar24°C / 20°C127 mmGoodApr22°C / 18°C75 mmExcellentMay20°C / 15°C43 mmExcellentJun17°C / 13°C89 mmGoodJul17°C / 12°C48 mmExcellentAug18°C / 12°C44 mmExcellentSep20°C / 14°C45 mmExcellentOct22°C / 16°C62 mmExcellentNov23°C / 17°C94 mmExcellentDec25°C / 19°C74 mmExcellent
← AprilBest time to visit SydneyJune →
Nearby in May
- Canberra16°C · 35 mm
- Gold Coast23°C · 74 mm
- Melbourne17°C · 62 mm
- Brisbane23°C · 78 mm
- Hobart14°C · 56 mm
- Adelaide19°C · 49 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.