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Pingtung County Weather in May

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

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Kenting Hengchun Old Town Nanwan Eluan

Thinking about venturing to Pingtung 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 Pingtung County in May

Pingtung County, Taiwan is a region in Taiwan. May in Pingtung County generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Hengchun Old Town at 29°C (84°F) to very warm in Pingtung City at 31°C (88°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Pingtung City and 26°C (79°F) in Hengchun Old Town.

To explore the conditions in Pingtung County, Taiwan in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Hengchun Old Town with an average of 187 mm (7.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Pingtung City with 243 mm (9.6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Kenting enjoys about 195 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Pingtung 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 Pingtung County

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

Temperature range in Pingtung County (May)

Precipitation variation in Pingtung County (May)

Kenting

In May Kenting generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly sun hours
193 hours
195 hours
185 hours
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
191 mm (7.5 in)
308 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
14 days
17 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
poor
Climate in Kenting →

Hengchun Old Town

In May Hengchun Old Town generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly sun hours
193 hours
195 hours
185 hours
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
187 mm (7.4 in)
318 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
14 days
17 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
poor
Climate in Hengchun Old Town →

Nanwan

In May Nanwan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly sun hours
193 hours
195 hours
185 hours
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
189 mm (7.4 in)
312 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
14 days
17 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
poor
Climate in Nanwan →

Eluan

In May Eluan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly sun hours
193 hours
195 hours
185 hours
Monthly rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
194 mm (7.6 in)
302 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
14 days
17 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
poor
Climate in Eluan →

Donggang

In May Donggang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
196 hours
205 hours
216 hours
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
214 mm (8.4 in)
359 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
perfect
poor
poor
Climate in Donggang →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kenting 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 191 mm (7.5 in)
Hengchun Old Town 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 187 mm (7.4 in)
Nanwan 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 189 mm (7.4 in)
Eluan 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 194 mm (7.6 in)
Donggang 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 214 mm (8.4 in)
Manzhou 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 192 mm (7.6 in)

Pingtung County weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

May in Pingtung County, Taiwan brings tolerable weather. In Kenting, daytime temperatures are typically around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime lows hover near 26°C (79°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Kenting peak at roughly 29°C (84°F) in May, dropping to about 26°C (79°F) overnight.

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Kenting records an average of 191 mm (7.5 in) in May, putting it among the wetter months for Pingtung County, Taiwan.

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

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Kenting, May might be a good time to visit Pingtung County, Taiwan.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, November and December provide perfect weather in Kenting. On the other hand, the months of June, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.

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