Australia (Sydney) · May
Low seasonAustralia · Oceania
Max Temp
20.3°C
Min Temp
12°C
Sunshine
5.6 h/day
Rain Days
5 days
Water Temp
21°C
Rainfall
60.6 mm
Humidity
67%
Avg Temp
16.1°C
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
May in Australia (Sydney) at 20°C is too cool for a beach holiday, but suitable for sightseeing and hiking. The best travel months are January, February, November, and December.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 20°C, cooling to 12°C at night (daily average: 16°C). With 6 sunshine hours per day and 5 rain days (61 mm), this is one of the cloudier months. The sea is 21°C — refreshing and manageable for confident swimmers.
A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed at this time of year without the heat.
Herbst: Goldenes Licht über dem Hafen, Temperaturen ideal für den Coastal Walk von Bondi nach Coogee. Keine Hochsaisonpreise, aber alles offen.
Packing list for Australia (Sydney) in May
- Langarmhemden und leichte Hosen
- Leichte Jacke
- Badezeug (Wasser ist noch etwas frisch)
- Sonnencreme
- Sonnenbrille
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is May a good time to visit Australia (Sydney)?
- May is not an optimal month for Australia (Sydney) (Score: 64/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider January, February, November, and December.
- How warm is it in Australia (Sydney) in May?
- In May, Australia (Sydney) sees daily highs of 20°C. Nights cool to 12°C, with a daily average of 16°C.
- How much rain falls in Australia (Sydney) in May?
- In May, Australia (Sydney) receives an average of 61 mm of rain over 5 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Australia (Sydney) get in May?
- Australia (Sydney) averages 6 sunshine hours per day in May — below the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Australia (Sydney) in May?
- Water temperature in Australia (Sydney) in May averages 21°C — refreshing but slightly cool for sensitive swimmers.
