An alternative way to discover Sydney
We have made an overview of the sights in Sydney that you must see if you want to visit Sydney in an alternative way.
In Vostok Station, May brings very low daytime temperatures around -4°C (25°F), with nights cooling to -8°C (18°F). Some snowfall is to be expected.
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Browse day-by-day weather records for Vostok Station spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on weather observations in Vostok Station between 2006 and 2026, these are the recorded extremes during May.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
We recommend you pack up your warm winter gear for Vostok Station in May. If you have insulated boots, thermal layers, and a heavy winter coat that can handle snow and freezing temperatures it's smart to bring them. Don't forget gloves, a warm hat, and a scarf. Some rain is possible, so pack something to handle light showers. You can probably leave your sunglasses at home, because sunny days are pretty rare this month.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Where to go in May - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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An alternative way to discover Sydney
We have made an overview of the sights in Sydney that you must see if you want to visit Sydney in an alternative way.
The Tongariro Crossing in New Zealand
It is called the most beautiful walk in New Zealand, the Tongariro Crossing. The official hiking season starts late October until end of April.
The most relaxed and alternative area of Australia is called the Byron Shire
The Byron Shire is one of the most pretty areas in the world. Not only in terms on natural beauty, also the relaxed vibe and people make this an area that remains close to your heart.
Sail the Whitsunday islands
The best travel period to sail the Whitsunday islands is “winter” between June and October, with pleasant temperatures around 23 degrees Celsius (74 Fahrenheit).