Sidney in May

7.2out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Warm and comfortable: highs around 22°C. Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days.

22°CAvg high
12°CAvg low
13Rainy days (110 mm)
14:14 hDaylight
06:26Sunrise · 20:40 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 22°C
  • Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days
  • Rain varies a lot between years (±4.0 days)

What to wear and pack

  • T-shirts and light layers
  • A light jacket for cooler evenings
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in May varies a lot between years (±4.0 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

2° -6° J 4° -4° F 10° 0° M 17° 6° A 22° 12° M 27° 17° J 28° 19° J 28° 18° A 25° 14° S 18° 8° O 11° 2° N 4° -3° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 2°C-6°C78 mm 10– – 4.0
February 4°C-4°C64 mm 9– – 4.6
March 10°C0°C92 mm 11– – 5.5
April 17°C6°C114 mm 13– – 6.5
May 22°C12°C110 mm 13– – 7.2
June 27°C17°C103 mm 12– – 7.4
July 28°C19°C87 mm 12– – 7.5
August 28°C18°C83 mm 10– – 7.8
September 25°C14°C71 mm 8– – 8.1
October 18°C8°C74 mm 9– – 7.2
November 11°C2°C83 mm 9– – 6.0
December 4°C-3°C79 mm 10– – 4.5

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Sidney in May?

Daytime highs average 22°C and nights about 12°C.

When is the best time to visit Sidney?

The best months are September, August, July.