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

In May, Canberra averages 17°C high / 2°C low with about 42 mm of rain; Sydney averages 20°C high / 14°C low with about 106 mm.

Canberra vs Sydney in May

Sydney is the better pick in May — 83 vs 76 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Sydney is nice, rainy, clean air, while Canberra is cool, a little rain, clean air.

Canberra vs Sydney — May climate, side by side

	Canberra	Sydney
Comfort score	76/100 (B)	83/100 (A)
Feels-like high	14°C	19°C
Avg high / low	17° / 2°	20° / 14°
Rainfall	42 mm	106 mm
Rainy days	5	9
Humidity	81%	72%
Air quality (AQI)	23	46

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

Canberra vs Sydney in May — FAQ

Is May better in Canberra or Sydney?: Sydney is the better pick in May — 83 vs 76 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Sydney is nice, rainy, clean air, while Canberra is cool, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Canberra vs Sydney in May?: In May, Canberra averages 17°C high / 2°C low with about 42 mm of rain; Sydney averages 20°C high / 14°C low with about 106 mm.