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

In May, Melbourne averages 18°C high / 9°C low with about 49 mm of rain; Sydney averages 20°C high / 14°C low with about 106 mm.

Melbourne 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 Melbourne is cool, a little rain, clean air.

Melbourne vs Sydney — May climate, side by side

	Melbourne	Sydney
Comfort score	79/100 (B)	83/100 (A)
Feels-like high	15°C	19°C
Avg high / low	18° / 9°	20° / 14°
Rainfall	49 mm	106 mm
Rainy days	8	9
Humidity	76%	72%
Air quality (AQI)	36	46

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

Melbourne vs Sydney in May — FAQ

Is May better in Melbourne or Sydney?: Sydney is the better pick in May — 83 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Sydney is nice, rainy, clean air, while Melbourne is cool, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Melbourne vs Sydney in May?: In May, Melbourne averages 18°C high / 9°C low with about 49 mm of rain; Sydney averages 20°C high / 14°C low with about 106 mm.