Weather in Sydney in May
In an average May, Sydney sees a daily high around 19°C and a low around 15°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 19°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 17°C to 22°C |
| Average low | 15°C |
| Typical low range | 13°C to 17°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
26°C
2016-05-01
Lowest
13°C
2000-05-30
Low
Highest
20°C
2022-05-14
Lowest
10°C
1987-05-29
Feels-like
Highest
26°C
2016-05-01
Lowest
6°C
2000-05-28
Humidity
Highest
17.4 g/m³
2022-05-14
Lowest
6.0 g/m³
1982-05-24
Wind
Highest
50 km/h
1997-05-10
Lowest
6 km/h
2022-05-25
Precip
Wettest
222 mm
2003
Driest
7 mm
2018
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