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Chiayi County Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Chiayi County, Taiwan in May.

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Chiayi City Alishan

Planning a getaway to Chiayi County, Taiwan this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Chiayi County in May

Chiayi County, Taiwan is a region in Taiwan. May in Chiayi County generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 26°C (79°F) in Alishan to 30°C (86°F) in Chiayi City. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in Chiayi City and 18°C (64°F) in Alishan. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

For specific regional insights in Chiayi County, Taiwan, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Alishan with an average of 250 mm (9.8 in) to heavy rainfall in Chiayi City with 296 mm (12 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Chiayi City receives about 186 hours of sunlight in May, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

Explore Chiayi County by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Chiayi County — and find the best time to visit. (based on Chiayi City)

January22°C (72°F) February23°C (73°F) March25°C (77°F) April28°C (82°F) May30°C (86°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly31°C (88°F) August31°C (88°F) September31°C (88°F) October29°C (84°F) November27°C (81°F) December23°C (73°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Chiayi County in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Chiayi County.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Chiayi County

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Chiayi County, Taiwan?

Temperature range in Chiayi County (May)

Precipitation variation in Chiayi County (May)

Chiayi City

In May Chiayi City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
172 hours
186 hours
181 hours
Monthly rainfall
167 mm (6.6 in)
296 mm (12 in)
395 mm (16 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
poor
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Alishan

In May Alishan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
172 hours
186 hours
181 hours
Monthly rainfall
148 mm (5.8 in)
250 mm (9.8 in)
352 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
20 days
21 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Chiayi County in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Chiayi City 30°C (86°F) 22°C (72°F) 296 mm (12 in)
Alishan 26°C (79°F) 18°C (64°F) 250 mm (9.8 in)

Chiayi County weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Chiayi County, Taiwan in May?

Chiayi County, Taiwan typically experiences poor weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Chiayi City average around 30°C (86°F), and temperatures drop to about 22°C (72°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Chiayi County, Taiwan in May?

Chiayi City averages a daytime maximum of 30°C (86°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 22°C (72°F).

Does Chiayi County, Taiwan get a lot of rain in May?

Rainfall in Chiayi County, Taiwan peaks during May. Chiayi City averages roughly 296 mm (12 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Chiayi County, Taiwan?

In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Chiayi County, Taiwan due to the typically poor weather in Chiayi City.

On average, the best time to visit Chiayi County, Taiwan 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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