May · Australia
Best time to visit Bondi Beach in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bondi Beach in May
Average temperature 17°C, 53 mm of rain, about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
4.4/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 53 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 5
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Bondi Beach scores 4.4/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 17°C, 53 mm of rain, and roughly 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Bondi Beach's crescent sand and coastal walk sit minutes from central Sydney.
May in Bondi Beach: expect compromises
May averages 17°C (63°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 53 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.2 hours of daylight.
It scores 4.4/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 8.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? December scores 4.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Bondi Beach in May?
- In May, Bondi Beach averages 17°C, 53 mm of rain, and about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.4/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Bondi Beach?
- May earns a 4.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Bondi Beach in May?
- Expect about 53 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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