Sydney Weather in May
What's the weather like in Sydney (New South Wales) in May 2024?
The climate in Sydney during May can be summarized as mild and damp.
May is in the fall / autumn in Sydney and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 20.2°C 68.3°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 11.5°C 52.6°F |
| Average temperature | 15.8°C 60.4°F |
| Daily sunshine | 6.3 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 108 mm 4.3 ins |
| Rainy days | 11 days |
| Sea temperature | 21.6°C 70.9°F |
| Humidity | 66% |
| Windspeed | 11.9kph 7 mph |
On average May is the 6th wettest month of the year in Sydney with around 108mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
May temperatures in Sydney
May rainfall
May hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Sydney in May 2024.
Other monthly averages
Sydney weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 26°C 78.8°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | September | 62mm 2.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 7.8hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 16.9°C 62.4°F |
| Wettest month: | March | 153mm 6ins |
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