Jiufen

New Taipei City Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in New Taipei City, Taiwan in May.

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Taipei Jiufen Sanzhi Pingxi

Are you planning a trip a to New Taipei City, Taiwan in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in New Taipei City in May

New Taipei City, Taiwan is a region in Taiwan. May in New Taipei City generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) in Jiufen.

For a closer look at conditions across New Taipei City, Taiwan, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Sanzhi with an average of 167 mm (6.6 in) to heavy rainfall in Wulai with 284 mm (11 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Jiufen gets approximately 113 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.

Explore New Taipei City by month

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

January19°C (66°F) February19°C (66°F) March22°C (72°F) April25°C (77°F) May28°C (82°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly33°C (91°F) August32°C (90°F) September30°C (86°F) October27°C (81°F) November24°C (75°F) December20°C (68°F)
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Best Places to Visit in New Taipei City in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across New Taipei City.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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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 New Taipei City

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in New Taipei City, Taiwan?

Temperature range in New Taipei City (May)

Precipitation variation in New Taipei City (May)

Jiufen

In May Jiufen generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
97 hours
113 hours
121 hours
Monthly rainfall
132 mm (5.2 in)
168 mm (6.6 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
21 days
20 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Jiufen →

Sanzhi

In May Sanzhi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
28°C (82°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
97 hours
113 hours
121 hours
Monthly rainfall
134 mm (5.3 in)
167 mm (6.6 in)
173 mm (6.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
21 days
19 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Sanzhi →

Pingxi

In May Pingxi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
27°C (81°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
97 hours
113 hours
121 hours
Monthly rainfall
141 mm (5.6 in)
187 mm (7.4 in)
178 mm (7 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
21 days
20 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Pingxi →

Yingge

In May Yingge generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
28°C (82°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
97 hours
113 hours
121 hours
Monthly rainfall
138 mm (5.4 in)
192 mm (7.6 in)
230 mm (9.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
21 days
19 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
poor
Climate in Yingge →

Taipei

In May Taipei generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
28°C (82°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
97 hours
113 hours
121 hours
Monthly rainfall
141 mm (5.6 in)
196 mm (7.7 in)
233 mm (9.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
21 days
19 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
poor
Climate in Taipei →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in New Taipei City in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Taipei 28°C (82°F) 21°C (70°F) 196 mm (7.7 in)
Jiufen 27°C (81°F) 23°C (73°F) 168 mm (6.6 in)
Sanzhi 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 167 mm (6.6 in)
Pingxi 27°C (81°F) 23°C (73°F) 187 mm (7.4 in)
Yingge 28°C (82°F) 21°C (70°F) 192 mm (7.6 in)
Danshui 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 172 mm (6.8 in)

New Taipei City weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in New Taipei City, Taiwan in May?

New Taipei City, Taiwan typically experiences pleasant weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Jiufen average around 27°C (81°F), and temperatures drop to about 23°C (73°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in New Taipei City, Taiwan in May?

In Jiufen, the average daytime high in May is 27°C (81°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 23°C (73°F).

Does New Taipei City, Taiwan get a lot of rain in May?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Jiufen records an average of 168 mm (6.6 in) in May, putting it among the wetter months for New Taipei City, Taiwan.

Is May a Good Time to Visit New Taipei City, Taiwan?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit New Taipei City, Taiwan with overall pleasant weather in Jiufen. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February, March, April, May and June offering mostly pleasant weather in Jiufen. In contrast, August tends to have poor weather conditions.

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