If you plan to visit Taipei in May, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +84°F during the day and approximately 1 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 21 rainy days in the month and around 237 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+84°F
Avg. max. temperature
+57°F
Min.
+99°F
Max.
237 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
21 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Taipei has OK weather in May.
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Average temperature in Taipei in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Taipei for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +93°F during the day to a minimum of +64°F during the night, the temperature in May averages around +86°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 38% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +77°F to +88°F.
Is Taipei warm or cold in May?
Taipei is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +77°F to +84°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +66°F to +73°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Taipei:
Climate in Taipei in May
Taipei weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+77°F
+84°F
+88°F
Min. temperature
+50°F
+57°F
+61°F
Max. temperature
+95°F
+99°F
+99°F
Rainfall
138 mm
237 mm
299 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
77%
77%
77%
Air pressure
1013 HPa
1009 HPa
1006 HPa
Sunny days
1
1
0
Cloudy days
8
5
5
Rainy days
18
21
17
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as ok as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +77°F to +84°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 138 mm to 237 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 77%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 2 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.
Wind speed in Taipei in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Taipei is gradually decreasing during May, going from 6 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Taipei based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 55% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 241 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 63 mm, which is considered heavy rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Taipei wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 334 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 61% chance of precipitation and 90 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Taipei?
This is the weather in Taipei in May 2024:
1 May
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+76°F
2 May
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+87°F
3 May
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+92°F
4 May
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+91°F
5 May
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+94°F
6 May
🌧️
+93°F
7 May
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+82°F
8 May
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+71°F
9 May
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+73°F
10 May
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+81°F
11 May
☁️
+82°F
12 May
☁️
+84°F
13 May
☁️
+76°F
14 May
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+78°F
15 May
☁️
+87°F
16 May
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+89°F
17 May
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+92°F
18 May
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+94°F
19 May
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+80°F
20 May
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+83°F
21 May
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+88°F
22 May
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+93°F
23 May
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+73°F
24 May
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+81°F
25 May
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+86°F
26 May
☀️
+91°F
27 May
☀️
+88°F
28 May
☀️
+91°F
29 May
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+92°F
30 May
🌧️
+90°F
31 May
🌧️
+88°F
In May 2024 Taipei had 6 sunny days, 21 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +86°F, with an absolute maximum of +93°F and a minimum of +72°F. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 51%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Taipei climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Taipei in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+77°F) and the highest in 2018 (+82°F). The driest year was 2003 with only 1158 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2007 with 4037 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Taipei in May:
Is May a good time to visit Taipei?
It’s always a good time to visit Taipei, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Taipei in May?
May is warm in Taipei. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Taipei rainy in May?
Taipei is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Taipei in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Taipei in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Taipei, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
