Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Taichung, Taiwan in May
Weather score58Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 4.8h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 182mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
182mm
Sun
4.8h
Sea
26°C
Weather score
58
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 182mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.8h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 26°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Taichung, Taiwan with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May29°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May182mm average rain
May sits near Taichung's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May4.8 hours average sun
May is below Taichung's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJuly to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May26°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 27°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May58 weather score
May sits close to Taichung's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsSeptember to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
