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

In May, Sydney averages 20°C high / 14°C low with about 106 mm of rain; Wellington averages 16°C high / 10°C low with about 91 mm.

Sydney vs Wellington in May

Sydney is the better pick in May — 83 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Sydney is nice, rainy, clean air, while Wellington is cool, rainy, clean air.

Sydney vs Wellington — May climate, side by side

	Sydney	Wellington
Comfort score	83/100 (A)	73/100 (B)
Feels-like high	19°C	13°C
Avg high / low	20° / 14°	16° / 10°
Rainfall	106 mm	91 mm
Rainy days	9	11
Humidity	72%	78%
Air quality (AQI)	46	23

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

Sydney vs Wellington in May — FAQ

Is May better in Sydney or Wellington?: Sydney is the better pick in May — 83 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Sydney is nice, rainy, clean air, while Wellington is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Sydney vs Wellington in May?: In May, Sydney averages 20°C high / 14°C low with about 106 mm of rain; Wellington averages 16°C high / 10°C low with about 91 mm.