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Chiayi City weather in May (Chiayi County, Taiwan)

What's the typical weather in Chiayi City for May? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Chiayi City generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 30°C. But by evening, they drop to around 22°C. Expect some days to be hotter than these averages. Stay cool by wearing light clothing and drinking plenty of water throughout the day.

Precipitation

Chiayi City in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 296 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 17 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 186 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Chiayi City. January, February, November and December generally stand out with 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 Chiayi City climate page with graphs.

 

Chiayi City, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 22°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 57%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 296 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 79% *  
SunshineSunshine 186 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Tainan, Taiwan (38 KM, 23 Miles).

Where to go in Taiwan in May

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

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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.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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