May could be a good time to visit Taichung, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +29°C, and there are typically 1 sunny days in May. However, expect about 24 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 221 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+29°C
Avg. max. temperature
+16°C
Min.
+37°C
Max.
221 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
24 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Taichung has OK weather in May.
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Average temperature in Taichung in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Taichung for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in May is +30°C with a maximum of +36°C and a minimum of +20°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 13% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +30°C to +32°C.
Is Taichung warm or cold in May?
Taichung is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +26°C to +29°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +20°C to +23°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Taichung:
Climate in Taichung in May
Taichung weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+26°C
+29°C
+30°C
Min. temperature
+10°C
+16°C
+19°C
Max. temperature
+34°C
+37°C
+36°C
Rainfall
137 mm
221 mm
288 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
80%
80%
80%
Air pressure
1013 HPa
1010 HPa
1007 HPa
Sunny days
1
1
0
Cloudy days
10
6
3
Rainy days
18
24
25
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 +26°C to +29°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 137 mm to 221 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 80%.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 Taichung in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Taichung is gradually increasing during May, going from 3 m/s to 7 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Taichung based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 250 mm, with a 58% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 84 mm, which is considered heavy rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 18 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Taichung wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 87% chance of precipitation and 408 mm of rainfall per day. November, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 37% chance of precipitation and 43 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Taichung?
This is the weather in Taichung in May 2024:
1 May
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+30°C
2 May
🌫️
+31°C
3 May
🌫️
+30°C
4 May
☁️
+32°C
5 May
☁️
+34°C
6 May
☁️
+34°C
7 May
🌫️
+29°C
8 May
☁️
+25°C
9 May
☁️
+24°C
10 May
☁️
+29°C
11 May
☁️
+28°C
12 May
☁️
+27°C
13 May
☁️
+27°C
14 May
🌧️
+27°C
15 May
🌫️
+29°C
16 May
☁️
+29°C
17 May
☁️
+32°C
18 May
🌧️
+30°C
19 May
🌧️
+31°C
20 May
☁️
+31°C
21 May
☁️
+32°C
22 May
🌧️
+32°C
23 May
🌧️
+28°C
24 May
🌫️
+28°C
25 May
🌫️
+31°C
26 May
🌫️
+31°C
27 May
🌧️
+31°C
28 May
☁️
+32°C
29 May
☁️
+32°C
30 May
☁️
+36°C
31 May
☁️
+32°C
In May 2024 Taichung had 0 sunny days, 18 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +30°C, with an absolute maximum of +36°C and a minimum of +24°C. The average humidity was 76%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 43%. 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 Years
This is how Taichung climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Taichung in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+26°C) and the highest in 2020 (+29°C). The driest year was 1980 with only 1006 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 3570 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Taichung in May:
Is May a good time to visit Taichung?
It’s always a good time to visit Taichung, 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 Taichung in May?
May is warm in Taichung. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Taichung rainy in May?
Taichung 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 Taichung in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Taichung 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 Taichung, 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.
