Chiayi County weather in May
Are you planning a trip to Chiayi County in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Chiayi County in May?
Chiayi County is a region in Taiwan. May in Chiayi County generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 26°C in Alishan to 30°C in Chiayi City. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Chiayi City and 18°C in Alishan. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Alishan with an average of 250 mm to heavy rainfall in Chiayi City with 296 mm. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 186 hours of sunlight anticipated in Chiayi City. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Chiayi County in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Chiayi County climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 2 most popular destinations in Chiayi County?
Chiayi City
In May Chiayi City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Alishan
In May Alishan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Chiayi County?
In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Chiayi County due to the typically poor weather in Chiayi City.
On average, the best time to visit Chiayi County is in January, February, November and December with generally perfect weather in Chiayi City. In contrast, May, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.
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