Sydney · May
Run in the morning.
Cool month: average high 67°F, low 52°F. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
Avg high / low
67° / 52°F
Humidity
73%
Rain days
10/mo
Wind
11 mph
What May feels like in Sydney
Sunrise
06:40
Mid-month average
Sunset
17:03
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Sydney in May
The kit for May in Sydney: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit.
May vs the surrounding months
vs April
-5° avg high
-6 rain days
Sydney in April →
May
67°F avg high
10 rain days
Best: morning
vs June
+5° avg high
-3 rain days
Sydney in June →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Sydney in May?+
Morning. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
What's the average temperature in Sydney in May?+
Average high 67°F, average low 52°F.
How does May compare to surrounding months in Sydney?+
Compared to April (avg high 72°F), May is cooler. Compared to June (avg high 62°F), May is warmer.
Does it rain often in Sydney in May?+
Expect about 10 measurable rain days in May, on average.