Climate averages 1991–2020
Weather in Taiwan in May
In May, average daytime highs across the 28 cities listed in Taiwan range from 26.2°C in Hualien City to 29.3°C in Kaohsiung. Monthly rainfall ranges from 140 mm in Taoyuan to 388 mm in Taitung.
Long-term climate patterns, not a forecast for a particular trip.
City by city
May in Taiwan
| City | Average highHigh / low | Average low | Rainfall mm | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taipei | 27.2°C22.0°C | 22.0°C | 200 | 19.8 |
| Taichung | 27.5°C21.2°C | 21.2°C | 222 | 18.7 |
| Kaohsiung | 29.3°C23.5°C | 23.5°C | 232 | 17.3 |
| Tainan | 28.7°C23.8°C | 23.8°C | 299 | 18.6 |
| Banqiao | 27.2°C21.2°C | 21.2°C | 200 | 19.8 |
| Taoyuan | 26.6°C21.2°C | 21.2°C | 140 | 13.0 |
| Hsinchu | 26.9°C22.3°C | 22.3°C | 142 | 13.3 |
| Keelung | 26.7°C22.9°C | 22.9°C | 163 | 14.2 |
| Neihu | 27.0°C22.4°C | 22.4°C | 200 | 19.8 |
| Chiayi City | 28.0°C21.1°C | 21.1°C | 270 | 22.1 |
| Yongkang | 28.9°C23.1°C | 23.1°C | 299 | 18.6 |
| Chang-hua | 28.1°C22.0°C | 22.0°C | 228 | 15.6 |
| Bade | 27.2°C20.9°C | 20.9°C | 140 | 13.0 |
| Danshui, Taiwan | 27.1°C22.7°C | 22.7°C | 157 | 13.6 |
| Shulin | 27.0°C21.1°C | 21.1°C | 200 | 19.8 |
| Yuanlin | 28.2°C21.5°C | 21.5°C | 228 | 15.6 |
| Sanxia | 28.2°C21.6°C | 21.6°C | 140 | 13.0 |
| Douliu | 28.0°C20.9°C | 20.9°C | 245 | 19.2 |
| Toufen | 27.0°C22.5°C | 22.5°C | 142 | 13.3 |
| Nantou, Taiwan | 26.6°C19.8°C | 19.8°C | 165 | 17.3 |
| Taitung | 28.2°C23.6°C | 23.6°C | 388 | 23.8 |
| Hualien City | 26.2°C20.9°C | 20.9°C | 371 | 29.1 |
| Caotun | 27.4°C20.7°C | 20.7°C | 165 | 17.3 |
| Zhudong | 27.3°C21.4°C | 21.4°C | 142 | 13.3 |
| Yilan, Taiwan | 26.4°C21.4°C | 21.4°C | 297 | 25.2 |
| Puli | 27.6°C21.0°C | 21.0°C | 179 | 20.0 |
| Miaoli | 26.8°C22.4°C | 22.4°C | 211 | 16.3 |
| Xinying | 28.7°C22.4°C | 22.4°C | 337 | 18.0 |
A rain day is a local calendar day with at least 1 mm of precipitation.