May weather forecastNorth Sydney, Australia

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another refreshing month in North Sydney, Australia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 19.7°C (67.5°F) and an average low of 12.7°C (54.9°F).

Temperature

North Sydney experiences a minor change to a refreshing 19.7°C (67.5°F) in average high-temperature during May, closely reflecting April. During the nights in May, North Sydney experiences a consistent average temperature of 12.7°C (54.9°F).

Humidity

In North Sydney, the average relative humidity in May is 70%.

Rainfall

In North Sydney, in May, it is raining for 11.6 days, with typically 44mm (1.73") of accumulated precipitation. In North Sydney, during the entire year, the rain falls for 169 days and collects up to 647mm (25.47") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In May, the average sea temperature is 20.8°C (69.4°F).
Note: Swimming in water that is 20.8°C (69.4°F) is not enjoyable for most. Breathing becomes more challenging to manage as the water temperature dips from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

In North Sydney, the average length of the day in May is 10h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of May, in North Sydney, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:54 pm AEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 7.7h.

UV index

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in North Sydney. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature in North Sydney during May is 19.7°C (67.5°F) and the low-temperature is 12.7°C (54.9°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in January is evaluated at 30°C (86°F).

In North Sydney, the average relative humidity in May is 70%.

In North Sydney, in May, it is raining for 11.6 days, with typically 44mm (1.73") of accumulated precipitation.

In May, the average sea temperature is 20.8°C (69.4°F). For most, swimming in 20.8°C (69.4°F) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

In May, the average day length in North Sydney is 10h and 23min.

On the first day of May in North Sydney, Australia, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:54 pm AEST.

The average sunshine duration in May in North Sydney, Australia, is 7.7h.

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in North Sydney, Australia.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
North Sydney, Australia

  • Average high temperature in May: 19.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (27.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (16.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 12.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (19.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (9.7°C).

Average pressure in May
North Sydney, Australia

  • Average pressure in May: 1020.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1020.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.9mbar).

Average wind speed in May
North Sydney, Australia

  • Average wind speed in May: 12.8km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and August (14km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (12.2km/h).

Average humidity in May
North Sydney, Australia

  • Average humidity in May: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (66%).

Average rainfall in May
North Sydney, Australia

  • Average rainfall in May: 44mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (92mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (35mm).

Average rainfall days in May
North Sydney, Australia

  • Average rainfall days in May: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (10.1 days).

Average sea temperature in May
North Sydney, Australia

  • Average sea temperature in May: 20.8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (23.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is September (18.6°C).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
North Sydney, Australia

  • Average daylight in May: 10h and 24min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
North Sydney, Australia

  • Average sunshine days in May: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (8.8 days).

Average UV index in May
North Sydney, Australia

  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in May
North Sydney, Australia

  • Average cloud cover in May: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in May
North Sydney, Australia

  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).