Taiwan
Taiwan in May
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Taiwan in May — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Taiwan in May?
- Pingtung City is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 31°C (87°F) in May; Nangan is the coolest at 23°C (73°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Taiwan in May?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Hualien City (27°C (81°F)), and 6 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
31°
Pingtung City
Coolest
23°
Nangan
Driest
140 mm
Magong
Warmest sea
27°
Hualien City
May in Taiwan ranges from 23°C (73°F) in Nangan to 31°C (87°F) in Pingtung City — a spread of 8 degrees across the country. On average it is 2.5 °C (5 °F) warmer than April. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Kaohsiung City, Tainan, and Taipei.
Best places in Taiwan in May
70 
Kaohsiung City
Takao · Taiwan
30° / 24° 211 mm May
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68
Tainan
Taiwan · Taiwan
30° / 23° 275 mm May
62
Taipei
Taiwan · Taiwan
28° / 21° 264 mm May
63
Hsinchu
Taiwan · Taiwan
28° / 21° 231 mm May
64
Hualien City
Taiwan · Taiwan
28° / 22° 203 mm May
67
Magong
Taiwan · Taiwan
28° / 22° 140 mm May
63
Yilan
Taiwan · Taiwan
27° / 21° 276 mm May
66
Beigang
Taiwan · Taiwan
29° / 23° 177 mm May
Weather in May by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaohsiung City | 30° | 24° | 211 mm | — | 70 |
| Tainan | 30° | 23° | 275 mm | — | 68 |
| Magong | 28° | 22° | 140 mm | 26° | 67 |
| Beigang | 29° | 23° | 177 mm | — | 66 |
| Hualien City | 28° | 22° | 203 mm | 27° | 64 |
| Hsinchu | 28° | 21° | 231 mm | 26° | 63 |
| Yilan | 27° | 21° | 276 mm | — | 63 |
| Chang-hua | 28° | 22° | 220 mm | — | 63 |
| Puli | 27° | 20° | 359 mm | — | 63 |
| Taipei | 28° | 21° | 264 mm | — | 62 |
| Jiufen | 25° | 20° | 280 mm | 25° | 62 |
| Danshui | 26° | 20° | 255 mm | 26° | 62 |
| Wulai District | 25° | 20° | 291 mm | — | 62 |
| Nangan | 23° | 18° | 168 mm | 22° | 62 |
| Nantou City | 28° | 21° | 268 mm | — | 59 |
| Pingtung City | 31° | 24° | 276 mm | — | 46 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Taiwan in May?
Average daytime highs range from 23° in Nangan to 31° in Pingtung City.
Can you swim in Taiwan in May?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Hualien City at about 27°.