Sydney weather in May (New South Wales, Australia)

How is the weather in Sydney in May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Sydney the weather in May is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 20°C. But by evening, they drop to around 14°C.

Sydney in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Typically around 11 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 180 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, March, April, May, September, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, February, June, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sydney climate page with graphs.

 

Sydney, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Water Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 58%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 180 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 59%  

Where to go in Australia in May

Find out more about the weather in Australia in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Sydney in May?

For visitors traveling to Sydney, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 19°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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