What is the weather like in Byron Bay vs Sydney in May?

In May, Byron Bay averages 22°C high / 16°C low with about 120 mm of rain; Sydney averages 20°C high / 14°C low with about 106 mm.

Byron Bay vs Sydney in May

Sydney is the better pick in May — 83 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Sydney is nice, rainy, clean air, while Byron Bay is nice, rainy, clean air.

Byron Bay vs Sydney — May climate, side by side

	🇦🇺 Byron Bay	🇦🇺 Sydney
Comfort score	79/100 (B)	83/100 (A)
Feels-like high	22°C	19°C
Avg high / low	22° / 16°	20° / 14°
Rainfall	120 mm	106 mm
Rainy days	12	9
Humidity	76%	72%
Air quality (AQI)	28	46

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

Month by month

Byron Bay 🇦🇺 Australianice, rainy, clean air · best January79
Sydney 🇦🇺 Australianice, rainy, clean air · best September83

Byron Bay vs Sydney in May — FAQ

Is May better in Byron Bay or Sydney?: Sydney is the better pick in May — 83 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Sydney is nice, rainy, clean air, while Byron Bay is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Byron Bay vs Sydney in May?: In May, Byron Bay averages 22°C high / 16°C low with about 120 mm of rain; Sydney averages 20°C high / 14°C low with about 106 mm.