Adelaide vs Sydney in May

Adelaide and Sydney are nearly tied in May — 82 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Adelaide is nice, a little rain, clean air; Sydney is nice, rainy, clean air.

Adelaide vs SydneyMay climate, side by side

AdelaideSydney
Comfort score82/100 (A)83/100 (A)
Feels-like high16°C19°C
Avg high / low19° / 10°20° / 14°
Rainfall53 mm106 mm
Rainy days99
Humidity71%72%
Air quality (AQI)2346

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Adelaide vs Sydney in May — FAQ

Is May better in Adelaide or Sydney?
Adelaide and Sydney are nearly tied in May — 82 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Adelaide is nice, a little rain, clean air; Sydney is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Adelaide vs Sydney in May?
In May, Adelaide averages 19°C high / 10°C low with about 53 mm of rain; Sydney averages 20°C high / 14°C low with about 106 mm.