Taoyuan weather in May (Taoyuan Municipality, Taiwan)

What can you expect from the weather in Taoyuan during May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Taoyuan generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 29°C, while nights can cool down to about 22°C.

Taoyuan in May usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 161 mm for the month. Typically around 20 days of rainfall is expected.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 113 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Taoyuan, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 22°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 161 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 113 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Taipei, Taiwan (21 KM, 13 Miles).

Where to go in Taiwan in May

Find out more about the weather in Taiwan in May and which places have the best weather 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 Taoyuan in May?

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 in May.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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