Weather on May 3 in Sydney
Historical weather data for May 3 in Sydney, Australia
Based on 55 years of data from SYDNEY (OBSERVATORY HILL)
About This Date
May 3rd in Sydney, Australia typically brings pleasant spring weather, with average highs around 22°C and lows near 14°C. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 3rd was in 2007 (23°C average), while the coldest was 2014 (14°C) — a 16°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 47% of May 3rd dates historically, with the wettest May 3rd recording 3.16" of rain. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Planning for May 3rd in Sydney? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22°C (72°F) | 14°C (58°F) | -- |
| 2024 | 17°C (63°F) | 15°C (59°F) | -- |
| 2023 | 23°C (74°F) | 16°C (60°F) | -- |
| 2022 | 23°C (73°F) | 17°C (62°F) | -- |
| 2021 | 22°C (71°F) | 16°C (60°F) | -- |
| 2020 | 21°C (69°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 0" |
| 2019 | 24°C (75°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 0" |
| 2018 | 26°C (78°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 0" |
| 2017 | 18°C (65°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 0.14" |
| 2016 | 27°C (80°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 0" |
| 2015 | 21°C (70°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 3.16" |
| 2014 | 16°C (60°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 0.12" |
| 2013 | 23°C (73°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 0" |
| 2012 | 23°C (74°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 0" |
| 2011 | 18°C (65°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 0.06" |
| 2010 | 23°C (74°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 0.02" |
| 2009 | 21°C (69°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 1.3" |
| 2008 | 19°C (67°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 0" |
| 2007 | 28°C (83°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 0" |
| 2006 | 26°C (79°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 0" |
| 2005 | 23°C (73°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 0" |
| 2004 | 23°C (73°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 0" |
| 2003 | 24°C (75°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 0" |
| 2002 | 22°C (71°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 0.42" |
| 2001 | 22°C (71°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 0.02" |
| 2000 | 22°C (72°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 0.02" |
| 1999 | 23°C (73°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 0" |
| 1998 | 17°C (62°F) | 16°C (60°F) | 2.14" |
| 1997 | 24°C (75°F) | 16°C (60°F) | 0" |
| 1996 | 22°C (72°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 1.58" |
| 1995 | 20°C (68°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 0.42" |
| 1994 | 19°C (66°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 0.24" |
| 1993 | 26°C (79°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 0" |
| 1992 | 21°C (69°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 0.1" |
| 1991 | 19°C (67°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 0" |
| 1990 | 24°C (75°F) | 14°C (58°F) | 0" |
| 1989 | 19°C (67°F) | 14°C (58°F) | 1.44" |
| 1988 | 23°C (74°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 0.24" |
| 1987 | 23°C (74°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 1.1" |
| 1986 | 20°C (68°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 1.62" |
| 1985 | 22°C (71°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 0.26" |
| 1984 | 23°C (74°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 0" |
| 1983 | 23°C (74°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 1.74" |
| 1982 | 22°C (71°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 0.48" |
| 1981 | 24°C (75°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 0" |
| 1980 | 19°C (67°F) | 14°C (58°F) | 0.4" |
| 1979 | 26°C (78°F) | 14°C (58°F) | 0.28" |
| 1978 | 24°C (75°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 0" |
| 1977 | 22°C (71°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 0" |
| 1976 | 24°C (76°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 0" |
| 1975 | 21°C (69°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 0.12" |
| 1974 | 18°C (64°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 0.46" |
| 1973 | 22°C (71°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 0" |
| 1972 | 24°C (75°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 0.03" |
| 1971 | 23°C (74°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 0" |