Kaohsiung weather in May (Kaohsiung Municipality, Taiwan)

Curious about the May weather in Kaohsiung? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Kaohsiung generally has very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 31°C, while night temperatures can drop to 25°C. Bear in mind, these are average temperatures, and it can get even warmer on particular days. Make sure to choose clothing that accommodates the warmth.

Kaohsiung in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 253 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 15 days of rain.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 205 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Kaohsiung. January, February, March, April, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Kaohsiung climate page with graphs.

 

Kaohsiung, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 253 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 77%  

Sunshine 205 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Taiwan in May

Find out more about the weather in Taiwan in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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