Datong weather in May (Yilan County, Taiwan)

What's the typical weather in Datong for May? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Datong generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 26°C. But by evening, they drop to around 19°C.

Precipitation

Datong in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 371 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 22 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 115 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Datong. March typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Datong, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 72%  

Precipitation 371 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 115 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Yilan City, Taiwan (16 KM, 10 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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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.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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