Weather in Sydney in May
Sydney offers a mild climate with occasional showers (avg 15.1°C, 6 rainy days). Weather score: 7.5/10 · Very good
Avg temp
15.1°C
Daytime high
19.6°C
Night low
11.3°C
Rainy days
6
Sun per day
8.8 h
Sea temp
20.4°C
Sydney climate table – all 12 months
| Month | Avg temp | High | Low | Rainy days | Sun/day | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.7°C | 26.4°C | 19.3°C | 11 | 10.9 h | 8.5/10 |
| February | 22.2°C | 25.6°C | 19°C | 12 | 10.6 h | 8.1/10 |
| March | 21.1°C | 24.5°C | 18.1°C | 15 | 9.4 h | 7/10 |
| April | 18.3°C | 22.3°C | 14.7°C | 10 | 9.4 h | 7.8/10 |
| May | 15.1°C | 19.6°C | 11.3°C | 6 | 8.8 h | 7.5/10 |
| June | 12.7°C | 16.8°C | 9.3°C | 9 | 8.4 h | 5.5/10 |
| July | 12.1°C | 16.9°C | 8.1°C | 6 | 8.9 h | 6.2/10 |
| August | 12.8°C | 17.7°C | 8.5°C | 7 | 9.2 h | 6.2/10 |
| September | 15.2°C | 20.1°C | 10.7°C | 7 | 10.5 h | 7.3/10 |
| October | 17.8°C | 22.3°C | 13.4°C | 10 | 10.5 h | 7.6/10 |
| November | 19.3°C | 23.4°C | 15.3°C | 10 | 11.2 h | 7.6/10 |
| December | 21.3°C | 25.3°C | 17.5°C | 10 | 11.5 h | 7.8/10 |
Top alternatives in May
Egypt
Cairo · ⭐ 10
Egypt
Sharm el-Sheikh · ⭐ 10
Egypt
Marsa Alam · ⭐ 10
Egypt
Dahab · ⭐ 10
Qatar
Doha · ⭐ 9.8
VAE
Dubai · ⭐ 9.8
Frequently asked questions about Sydney in May
How warm is it in Sydney in May?
In May, Sydney averages 15.1°C, with daytime highs of 19.6°C and night lows of 11.3°C.
Does it rain a lot in Sydney in May?
May sees around 6 rainy days and about 47.5 mm of rainfall in Sydney.
Is May a good month to visit Sydney?
May scores 7.5/10 for Sydney. Sydney offers a mild climate with occasional showers (avg 15.1°C, 6 rainy days).