Australia (Sydney) · May
Low seasonAustralia · Oceania
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 28° | 27° | 26° | 24° | 21° | 18° | 18° | 19° | 22° | 24° | 25° | 27° |
MINMIN | 21° | 21° | 19° | 16° | 12° | 11° | 10° | 10° | 13° | 15° | 18° | 19° |
☀️Sunshine | 7h | 7h | 6h | 6h | 6h | 5h | 6h | 7h | 8h | 7h | 8h | 8h |
🌊Water Temp | 23° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 21° | 20° | 19° | 19° | 19° | 20° | 21° | 22° |
🌧Rain Days | 7d65mm | 7d117mm | 9d110mm | 7d99mm | 5d61mm | 8d121mm | 6d70mm | 4d51mm | 4d45mm | 6d53mm | 7d70mm | 6d56mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
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.
