Weather in Sydney in May
In an average May, Sydney sees a daily high around 19°C and a low around 14°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 19°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 17°C to 21°C |
| Average low | 14°C |
| Typical low range | 12°C to 17°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
25°C
1994-05-25
Lowest
13°C
2000-05-29
Low
Highest
20°C
2018-05-03
Lowest
8°C
1987-05-28
Feels-like
Highest
25°C
1994-05-25
Lowest
4°C
1987-05-28
Humidity
Highest
16.4 g/m³
2022-05-14
Lowest
5.6 g/m³
1987-05-28
Wind
Highest
60 km/h
1997-05-10
Lowest
8 km/h
2025-05-13
Gust
Highest
96 km/h
1997-05-10
Lowest
15 km/h
1999-05-21
Precip
Wettest
226 mm
2003
Driest
20 mm
2018
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