What is the weather like in Brisbane vs Sydney in May?

In May, Brisbane averages 24°C high / 14°C low with about 69 mm of rain; Sydney averages 20°C high / 14°C low with about 106 mm.

Brisbane vs Sydney in May

Brisbane is the better pick in May — 89 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Brisbane is warm, a little rain, clean air, while Sydney is nice, rainy, clean air.

Brisbane vs Sydney — May climate, side by side

	🇦🇺 Brisbane	🇦🇺 Sydney
Comfort score	89/100 (A)	83/100 (A)
Feels-like high	24°C	19°C
Avg high / low	24° / 14°	20° / 14°
Rainfall	69 mm	106 mm
Rainy days	7	9
Humidity	75%	72%
Air quality (AQI)	33	46

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

Month by month

Brisbane 🇦🇺 Australiawarm, a little rain, clean air · best September89
Sydney 🇦🇺 Australianice, rainy, clean air · best September83

Brisbane vs Sydney in May — FAQ

Is May better in Brisbane or Sydney?: Brisbane is the better pick in May — 89 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Brisbane is warm, a little rain, clean air, while Sydney is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Brisbane vs Sydney in May?: In May, Brisbane averages 24°C high / 14°C low with about 69 mm of rain; Sydney averages 20°C high / 14°C low with about 106 mm.