Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
68°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Sydney
Australia · Oceania
Mild days with cool nights and plenty of sun.
Excellent time to visit
Daytime high
68°F
Lows around 53°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
9 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
Sea temp
71°F
Cool water for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 8 wet days this month.
26%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
8.9 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
ComfortableMay
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 64° and nights feel near 51°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
58%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
7 mphMay Light breeze
Sea temperature
71°FMay sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 66°F, easing to about 60°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning60°F
Rain15%
Cloud41%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday67°F
Rain19%
Cloud44%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon66°F
Rain15%
Cloud44%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Early evening60°F
Rain12%
Cloud40%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80 | 67 | 3.0 | 10 | 11.3 | 74 | 76 |
| Feb | 80 | 67 | 3.5 | 11 | 10.6 | 76 | 77 |
| Mar | 77 | 65 | 3.3 | 12 | 10.2 | 77 | 76 |
| Apr | 73 | 59 | 2.5 | 9 | 9.6 | 77 | 74 |
| May | 68 | 53 | 2.1 | 8 | 8.9 | 76 | 71 |
| Jun | 63 | 49 | 2.4 | 8 | 8.4 | 77 | 68 |
| Jul | 63 | 47 | 1.7 | 6 | 9.0 | 73 | 66 |
| Aug | 65 | 48 | 1.9 | 6 | 9.5 | 69 | 65 |
| Sep | 69 | 52 | 1.6 | 6 | 10.5 | 68 | 66 |
| Oct | 73 | 57 | 2.2 | 8 | 10.9 | 69 | 68 |
| Nov | 75 | 61 | 2.8 | 10 | 11.0 | 72 | 70 |
| Dec | 78 | 65 | 2.1 | 9 | 11.6 | 72 | 73 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology