Sydney weather in May
Sydney in May averages 16°C (62°F), 89 mm of rain and 6.5 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Sydney, May is the fourth coldest, the fifth wettest and the second dullest.
- Average temp
- 16°C (62°F)
12–21°C · 54–69°F
- Rainfall
- 89 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 6.5 h
hours per day
What is Sydney like in May?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Sydney in May?
A light rain jacket
About 89 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A layer for the evening
Evenings cool off noticeably once the sun is down.
May compared with April and June
May in Sydney is 2.9°C cooler than April and about as wet as it, which averages 19°C (67°F).
May in Sydney is 2.4°C warmer than June and 32 mm drier than it, which averages 14°C (57°F).
Daylight in Sydney in May
On 15 May the sun is up for 10 hours 22 minutes in Sydney, rising about 06:40 and setting about 17:02 local time.
May ends 41 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 4 hours 2 minutes short of December, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Sydney
Dates are a starting point for May.
Travel guides for Sydney
What to read before you book.
Sydney weather by month
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How May compares with the rest of the year
May is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C / 75°F | 80 mm |
| February | 24°C / 74°F | 116 mm |
| March | 22°C / 72°F | 90 mm |
| April | 19°C / 67°F | 95 mm |
| May | 16°C / 62°F | 89 mm |
| June | 14°C / 57°F | 121 mm |
| July | 13°C / 56°F | 70 mm |
| August | 14°C / 58°F | 63 mm |
| September | 17°C / 62°F | 57 mm |
| October | 19°C / 66°F | 55 mm |
| November | 21°C / 69°F | 71 mm |
| December | 22°C / 72°F | 68 mm |
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FAQs about Sydney in May
May climate averages for Sydney, 1991–2020.
Sydney averages 16°C (62°F) in May, ranging from about 12°C (54°F) at night to 21°C (69°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 89 mm falls across May, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. May averages 16°C (62°F) against 14°C (57°F) in June — 2.4°C warmer.
May is 2.9°C cooler than April, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is October to January; May sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 6.5 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what May is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 10 hours 22 minutes of daylight in mid-May, against 14 hours 24 minutes in December and 9 hours 55 minutes in June.
On 15 May, sunrise is about 06:40 and sunset about 17:02 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 41 minutes shorter than it starts.
