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Português- Humidity: 53%
- Wind: 19 km/h
Weather in Sydney in May
Is Sydney a good place to be right now?
Yes. Sydney is around 19°C with a 0% chance of rain, comfortable for sightseeing.
Why the weather in Sydney differs from nearby places
How this weather affects your trip to Sydney
Plan around the hours that matter: Sydney is easiest to enjoy outside the midday peak, and an indoor option nearby is worth keeping in reserve.
Weather at destinations near Sydney
No nearby destination has its own forecast page yet.
Weather warnings for Sydney
- No weather warnings for Sydney in the days ahead.
Current weather in Sydney
Hourly forecast for the next 24 hours
| 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 00 | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| 19° Mainly clear 💧0% · 💨19 | 19° Partly cloudy 💧0% · 💨19 | 18° Mainly clear 💧0% · 💨19 | 18° Mainly clear 💧0% · 💨19 | 17° Partly cloudy 💧0% · 💨22 | 17° Partly cloudy 💧0% · 💨20 | 17° Mainly clear 💧0% · 💨21 | 17° Clear sky 💧0% · 💨21 | 16° Clear sky 💧0% · 💨17 | 16° Clear sky 💧0% · 💨14 | 15° Clear sky 💧0% · 💨12 | 15° Mainly clear 💧0% · 💨9 | 14° Mainly clear 💧0% · 💨7 | 14° Mainly clear 💧0% · 💨8 | 13° Mainly clear 💧0% · 💨7 | 14° Mainly clear 💧0% · 💨6 | 15° Mainly clear 💧0% · 💨5 | 17° Mainly clear 💧0% · 💨4 | 18° Mainly clear 💧0% · 💨5 | 19° Light showers 💧0% · 💨8 | 19° Light showers 💧0% · 💨10 | 19° Mainly clear 💧0% · 💨13 | 19° Clear sky 💧0% · 💨14 | 19° Clear sky 💧0% · 💨18 |
7-day weather forecast for Sydney
| Day | Conditions | High / low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 17/10 | Partly cloudy | 19° / 16° | 0% |
| Sunday 18/10 | Light showers | 19° / 13° | 0% |
| Monday 19/10 | Light showers | 20° / 15° | 0% |
| Tuesday 20/10 | Clear sky | 21° / 15° | 0% |
| Wednesday 21/10 | Clear sky | 21° / 15° | 0% |
| Thursday 22/10 | Mainly clear | 22° / 17° | 0% |
| Friday 23/10 | Mainly clear | 23° / 16° | 0% |
30-day outlook for Sydney
The first days are a real forecast; the rest is a multi-year climate trend, not a day-by-day prediction.
Air quality in Sydney
No air quality data for this area yet.
UV index in Sydney
0.0 — Low
No protection needed.
Wind in Sydney
19 km/h from the East, gusting to 0 km/h.
Visibility in Sydney
Visibility over the next few hours.
Sunrise and sunset in Sydney
Sunrise at 05:12, sunset at 18:10.
Moon phase in Sydney
First quarter
Temperature trend in Sydney
Rainfall trend in Sydney
Climate in Sydney through the year
Climate in Sydney through the year
| Temperature | Rainfall | |
|---|---|---|
| January | 23 °C | 102 mm |
| February | 23 °C | 115 mm |
| March | 21 °C | 168 mm |
| April | 18 °C | 76 mm |
| May | 15 °C | 90 mm |
| June | 12 °C | 60 mm |
| July | 12 °C | 73 mm |
| August | 13 °C | 67 mm |
| September | 16 °C | 50 mm |
| October | 18 °C | 69 mm |
| November | 20 °C | 81 mm |
| December | 22 °C | 65 mm |
Figures update automatically; the time shown is local to the destination.
Travel scores for Sydney today
Best time to visit Sydney
The most comfortable month to visit Sydney is December.
What to do in Sydney today
Today in Sydney the comfortable window is the morning and the late afternoon; keep the middle of the day lighter.
Activities suited to this weather
These activities match the conditions in Sydney right now.
What to wear in Sydney
Pack for the swing between day and night in Sydney rather than for the daytime peak alone.
Sea conditions at Sydney
Sea state at Sydney, for swimming, boat trips and coastal walks.
Rain in the next two hours in Sydney
Minute-by-minute rain for the next two hours at Sydney.
Activity and health index today
How comfortable Sydney feels today for exercise, walking and time outdoors.
Environmental risks in Sydney
Heat stress, mosquito activity, air stagnation and pollen around Sydney.
Golden hour and blue hour in Sydney
When the light is best for photography in Sydney.
Severe weather centre
Any severe weather affecting Sydney in the days ahead.
Weather map of Sydney
Live rain, wind, cloud and temperature layers over Sydney.
Maps and travel tools for Sydney
Discover Sydney
Tours and places to stay in Sydney
Tours, hotels and resorts in Sydney, matched to the season.
Related travel tools
Currency, visa, flights and maps for planning a trip to Sydney.
Travel network around Sydney
Everything a trip to Sydney needs, connected in one place.
Articles about Sydney
Guides and trip reports covering Sydney.
Featured tours in Sydney
Departures and packages that include Sydney.
Frequently asked questions about weather in Sydney
Where is Sydney?
Sydney sits at -33.869, 151.209, -33.869, 151.209.
When is the best month to visit Sydney?
Across the observed record the most comfortable month in Sydney is December, at about 22°C with 65 mm of rain.
Which month is wettest in Sydney?
March is the wettest month in Sydney, averaging 168 mm.
Is Sydney worth visiting in the rainy season?
Yes, with an umbrella and a flexible plan. Rain in Sydney usually comes in short bursts rather than lasting all day, so keep an indoor option nearby.
What should I pack for Sydney?
Pack for the swing between day and night in Sydney: a light layer for the evening and rain cover in the wet season.
Where can I see the Sydney forecast for the next 30 days?
On this page. Choose the 30-day view for detailed days followed by the multi-year climate trend for Sydney.
Dung Rikzak is a travel specialist at Rikzak Travel who reviews the climate data and travel guidance on this page.
📊 Forecast, air quality and climate observations: Open-Meteo.
🧭 Forecasts come straight from the weather API; the monthly climate figures are averaged over 10 years of observations, then combined with the live forecast.
📍 Coordinates, elevation, population and the administrative chain: GeoNames, CC BY 4.0.
🕒 This page was last refreshed on 2026-08-15 and updates automatically.