Tainan weather in May (Tainan City, Taiwan)

Curious about the climate in Tainan this May? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Tainan typically experiences very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 31°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 25°C. Average temperatures can be deceiving; some days will be hotter. Wear breathable fabrics and drink plenty of water to stay cool.

Precipitation

Tainan in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 293 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 16 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 186 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Tainan. January, February, March, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Tainan climate page with graphs.

 

Tainan, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 293 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 186 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Tainan, Taiwan (22 KM, 14 Miles).

Where to go in Taiwan in May

Find out more about the weather in Taiwan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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