Sydney in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Sydney in may 2025
The weather in Sydney in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
very bad weather 14.4cm
Weather at 6am
41°F
Clear/Sunny
30% of time
19%
17%
13%
Weather at 12pm
50°F
Clear/Sunny
32% of time
25%
16%
15%
Weather at 6pm
49°F
Clear/Sunny
34% of time
23%
16%
15%
Weather at 3am
43°F
28%
22%
20%
11%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Sydney in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Sydney in may.
The climate of Sydney in may is very bad
In may in Sydney, the climate is wet (with 4.3in of precipitation over 6 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in april it receives an average of 5.2in of rainfall over 6 days.
The climate is relatively cold here this month, but it is endurable when dressing cosy. Temperatures are up to 52°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 41°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Sydney is 47°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Sydney in the month of may with a maximum record of 77°F in 2020 and a minimum record of 27°F in 2020. You can hope to have about 2 days with temperatures up to 65°F, or 6% of time.
On this month of may, day length in Sydney is generally 14:59. Sunrise is at 04:28 and sets at 19:27.
With a bad climate, may is not the best time to go there.
Sydney: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in june to Sydney. more information
May: another location in Canada?
If you want to go to Canada in may, there are destinations with better weather than Sydney:
In may, Ottawa, Quebec City, Toronto, Niagara Falls (Ontario), Brampton and Victoria have good weather.
Finally, Calgary, Thunder Bay, Vancouver, Whistler, Whitehorse (Yukon) and Winnipeg (Manitoba) have a tolerable climate, but better than Sydney.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Sydney in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements earlier years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 77°F (2020) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 27°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 3 day(s) (10%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 21km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 4.3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (19%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.9in (2013) | ||||
| Snowfall | 14.4cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 90% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.53km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 52% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:28 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:27 | ||||
| Length of day | 14:59 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Sydney in may 2024:
40°F to 47°F
41°F to 50°F
40°F to 41°F
40°F to 45°F
38°F to 52°F
40°F to 49°F
45°F to 58°F
43°F to 50°F
41°F to 43°F
40°F to 41°F
40°F to 47°F
38°F to 43°F
40°F to 47°F
40°F to 52°F
45°F to 56°F
43°F to 59°F
45°F to 59°F
43°F to 50°F
43°F to 49°F
40°F to 52°F
47°F to 70°F
58°F to 68°F
45°F to 47°F
49°F to 58°F
50°F to 59°F
43°F to 52°F
43°F to 52°F
45°F to 58°F
54°F to 65°F
50°F to 63°F
45°F to 54°F
Map: other cities in Canada in may
Cities near Sydney:
| Cape Breton Island in may | very bad weather |
| Charlottetown in may | bad weather |
| Halifax in may | bad weather |
| Hebron (Prince Edward Island) in may | tolerable weather |
| Corner Brook in may | very bad weather |
| Moncton in may | tolerable weather |
| Fundy National Park in may | tolerable weather |
| Miramichi in may | tolerable weather |
| Gros Morne National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Bathurst in may | tolerable weather |
| Saint John in may | tolerable weather |
| Fredericton in may | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Sydney
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Weather data for Sydney in may:
Weather data for Sydney for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Sydney. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Sydney can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Sydney.