Weather in Sydney in May
In an average May, Sydney sees a daily high around 20°C and a low around 10°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 20°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 17°C to 23°C |
| Average low | 10°C |
| Typical low range | 6°C to 15°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
29°C
1994-05-25
Lowest
12°C
2000-05-30
Low
Highest
18°C
1996-05-02
Lowest
1°C
1987-05-28
Feels-like
Highest
30°C
1994-05-02
Lowest
-3°C
1987-05-28
Humidity
Highest
16.4 g/m³
2022-05-14
Lowest
4.5 g/m³
1994-05-25
Wind
Highest
40 km/h
1985-05-20
Lowest
5 km/h
2020-05-18
Gust
Highest
79 km/h
2019-05-27
Lowest
9 km/h
2026-05-18
Precip
Wettest
150 mm
1998
Driest
5 mm
2018
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