Sydney in May
Cool, clear autumn days at 20°C, then the harbour lights up for Vivid and Circular Quay fills every evening from around six.
Is May a good time to visit Sydney?
May is one of the better months to visit Sydney. Crowds sit around 56/100, with typical highs near 20°C.
What’s on in May
- Vivid Sydney begins in the last week — light installations on the harbour
Best days in May
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in May
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in May
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How May compares
Every month in Sydney, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is May a good month to visit Sydney?
May is one of the better months to visit Sydney. Crowds sit around 56/100, with typical highs near 20°C.
How crowded is Sydney in May?
Sydney sits at roughly 56/100 in May on our crowd scale, which is 10 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is August.
What is the weather like in Sydney in May?
Expect highs around 20°C and lows near 12°C in May, with about 11 wet days across the month.