Sydney weather in May 2024

Expect 68°F daytime maximum temperatures in the shade with on average 6 hours of sunshine per day in Sydney in May. Check more long-term weather averages for Sydney in May before you book your next holiday to New South Wales in 2024/2025.

68
68°F max day temperature
6
6 hours of sunshine per day
11
11 days with some rainfall
54
54°F min night temperature
10
10 hours of daylight per day
0
No heat & humidity
4.3
4.3 inches of monthly rainfall
3
3 (Moderate) UV index
68
68°F sea temperature

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The May weather guide for New South Wales (Sydney) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

Metric (°C) | Imperial (°F)

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How hot is it in Sydney in May?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 68°F in Sydney in May, falling to 54°F at night.

How sunny is it in Sydney in May?

There are normally 6 hours of bright sunshine each day in Sydney in May - that's 56% of daylight hours.

How warm is the sea around Sydney in May?

The average sea temperature around Sydney in May is 68°F.

Does it rain in Sydney in May?

There are usually 11 days with some rain in Sydney in May and the average monthly rainfall is 4.3 inches.

Sydney May sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Sydney in May 2024. Select a month to view Sydney sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months.

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Date	Sunrise times	Sunset times
Wednesday, 1st May 2024	06:30	17:14
Thursday, 16th May 2024	06:41	17:02
Friday, 31st May 2024	06:51	16:55

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New South Wales - quick facts
Flight time^✝	22 hours
Time difference	UK +9.5 to +10.5 hours
Language(s)	English
Currency	Australian Dollar
Electricity	I plug (230V)
Driving side	Left
Visa^✝	Yes
Why visit?	Beaches Culture Nightlife
Tourist info	Destination NSW