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 clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
perfect weather
Weather at 6am
58°F
Clear/Sunny
56% of time
19%
19%
5%
Weather at 12pm
68°F
Clear/Sunny
55% of time
20%
18%
6%
Weather at 6pm
63°F
Clear/Sunny
56% of time
21%
17%
4%
Weather at 3am
59°F
55%
19%
17%
6%
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 perfect
In may in Sydney, the climate is relatively dry (with 3.4in of precipitation over 4 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in april it receives an average of 4.6in of precipitation over 6 days.
The climate comfortable there this month. The high seasonal norm is 70°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 58°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Sydney is 63°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Sydney in may with a maximum record of 81°F in 2010 and a minimum record of 47°F in 2017. You can plan to have about 26 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 84% of the month.
On this month of may, day length in Sydney is generally 10:23. Sunrise is at 07:40 and sunset is at 18:03.
With a good climate, the month of may is recommended to go there.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Sydney in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements earlier years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 63°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 70°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 81°F (2010) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 47°F (2017) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 26 day(s) (84%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 70°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 66°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 73°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 19km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (14%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2in (2020) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 78% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.75km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 27% | ||||
| UV index | 5 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 10 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:40 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:03 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:23 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Sydney in may 2024:
63°F to 65°F
63°F to 67°F
61°F to 63°F
61°F to 65°F
59°F to 63°F
63°F to 67°F
63°F to 67°F
63°F to 65°F
61°F to 61°F
63°F to 67°F
59°F to 63°F
59°F to 65°F
61°F to 68°F
59°F to 67°F
63°F to 67°F
59°F to 67°F
61°F to 68°F
56°F to 59°F
54°F to 61°F
52°F to 63°F
58°F to 63°F
54°F to 63°F
52°F to 63°F
54°F to 63°F
59°F to 65°F
56°F to 67°F
56°F to 67°F
54°F to 67°F
54°F to 68°F
58°F to 70°F
67°F to 68°F
Map: other cities in Australia in may
Cities near Sydney:
| Cockatoo Island in may | good weather |
| Bondi beach in may | perfect weather |
| Manly beach in may | good weather |
| Umina in may | good weather |
| Bateau Bay in may | good weather |
| Wollongong in may | good weather |
| Blue Mountains in may | tolerable weather |
| Newcastle in may | good weather |
| Forster in may | good weather |
| Batemans Bay in may | good weather |
| Canberra in may | tolerable weather |
| Tamworth in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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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.