Warm
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Kaohsiung, Taiwan in May
Weather score60Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 5.6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 173mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
31°C
Rain
173mm
Sun
5.6h
Sea
28°C
Weather score
60
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 173mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 28°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Kaohsiung, Taiwan with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May31°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMay to October
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May173mm average rain
May sits near Kaohsiung's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to May and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May5.6 hours average sun
May sits close to Kaohsiung's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJuly to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May28°C average sea
May sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJune to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May60 weather score
May sits close to Kaohsiung's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsApril and October to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
