Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Sydney in May
Sydney cools off: highs slip to 67°F (19°C), from 71°F in April, with lows of 58°F (15°C) and about 2.1 in (54 mm) of rain.
At 91/100 for comfort (2nd of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 67°F (19°C)
- Avg low
- 58°F (15°C)
- Rain
- 2.1 in (54 mm)
- Humidity
- 71%
- Cloud cover
- 52%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 14 min
- Comfort score
- 91/100 · Great
What May feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 67°F (19°C), good for long walks.
Lows average 58°F (15°C).
About 2.1 in (54 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's May.
Plan around May
May is one of Sydney's best months on the climate data.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by June, the score drops to 82/100.
- Comfort improves from 86/100 in April to 91/100.
- May sits inside the May – Oct window our Sydney, Blue Mountains & the Reef route recommends.
What to pack for May
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 58°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Sydney in May
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
BridgeClimb Sydney
Guided climb over the arches of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, 134 m above the water.
Why now May scores 91/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Sydney Opera House
Jørn Utzon's sail-roofed performing arts center, with daily tours and a full program of shows.
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Harbourside gardens leading to Mrs Macquarie's Chair and its Opera House view.
Why now Highs near 67°F and 2.1 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Bennelong
Restaurant inside the Sydney Opera House's smallest sail, serving Australian produce under the vaulted concrete ribs.
bills Surry Hills
Bill Granger's cafe known for ricotta hotcakes and scrambled eggs.
Nearby in May
- Blue Mountains in May~53 mi · highs 56°F, 1.3 in rain · 6°C (11°F) cooler by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Sydney in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Sydney?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 91/100. Expect highs of 67°F (19°C) and 2.1 in (54 mm) of rain. May is inside the May – Oct window our Sydney, Blue Mountains & the Reef route recommends.
How hot is Sydney in May?
Average highs are 67°F (19°C) and average lows 58°F (15°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Sydney in May?
Not much: about 2.1 in (54 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 35.0 in (888 mm).
What should I pack for Sydney in May?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 58°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in May
- Sydney, Blue Mountains & the Reef May – Oct
Planning Sydney in May?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.