Hualien City

Hualien County Weather in May

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

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Thinking about venturing to Hualien County, Taiwan this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Hualien County in May

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C (73°F) in Xiulin to 26°C (79°F) in Hualien City. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C (68°F) in Hualien City and 15°C (59°F) in Xiulin.

For a closer look at conditions across Hualien County, Taiwan, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Xiulin with an average of 338 mm (13 in) to heavy rainfall in Shoufeng with 626 mm (25 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Hualien City gets approximately 125 hours of sunlight in May, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Hualien County in May

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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 Hualien County

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

Temperature range in Hualien County (May)

Precipitation variation in Hualien County (May)

Hualien City

In May Hualien City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
100 hours
125 hours
182 hours
Monthly rainfall
261 mm (10 in)
351 mm (14 in)
321 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
20 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Hualien City →

Jian

In May Jian generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
100 hours
125 hours
182 hours
Monthly rainfall
279 mm (11 in)
369 mm (15 in)
340 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
20 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Jian →

Shoufeng

In May Shoufeng generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
100 hours
125 hours
182 hours
Monthly rainfall
477 mm (19 in)
626 mm (25 in)
590 mm (23 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
20 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Shoufeng →

Xincheng

In May Xincheng generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
100 hours
125 hours
182 hours
Monthly rainfall
273 mm (11 in)
352 mm (14 in)
314 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
21 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Xincheng →

Ruisui

In May Ruisui generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
100 hours
125 hours
182 hours
Monthly rainfall
399 mm (16 in)
504 mm (20 in)
441 mm (17 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ruisui →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hualien City 26°C (79°F) 20°C (68°F) 351 mm (14 in)
Jian 25°C (77°F) 19°C (66°F) 369 mm (15 in)
Shoufeng 26°C (79°F) 20°C (68°F) 626 mm (25 in)
Xincheng 25°C (77°F) 20°C (68°F) 352 mm (14 in)
Ruisui 24°C (75°F) 19°C (66°F) 504 mm (20 in)
Xiulin 23°C (73°F) 15°C (59°F) 338 mm (13 in)

Hualien County weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

In May, Hualien County, Taiwan generally has poor weather conditions. Hualien City sees daytime temperatures near 26°C (79°F), with nights cooling to roughly 20°C (68°F).

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

In Hualien City, the average daytime high in May is 26°C (79°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 20°C (68°F).

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

Yes. May brings heavy rainfall to Hualien County, Taiwan, with Hualien City averaging around 351 mm (14 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Hualien City, May may not be the ideal time to visit Hualien County, Taiwan.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in offering mostly poor weather in Hualien City.

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