Taipei · SpringMonth summary
Taipei weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
72°F – 84°F
🌧 Rainy days
59% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
October (7.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Taipei in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Taipei in May: 84°F and 10.0h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Taipei in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Taipei. Temperatures rise (29°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 59% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. October (7.5/10) is significantly better if possible.
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| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 57°F | 66°F | 39% | 0.1in | 4.2h | 6.8/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 57°F | 66°F | 42% | 0.1in | 3.1h | 6.0/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 61°F | 73°F | 41% | 0.1in | 8.1h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 66°F | 79°F | 48% | 0.2in | 9.3h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 72°F | 84°F | 59% | 0.3in | 10.0h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ June | 77°F | 90°F | 70% | 0.3in | 11.1h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 79°F | 91°F | 59% | 0.2in | 12.3h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ August | 79°F | 90°F | 63% | 0.2in | 12.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 77°F | 88°F | 55% | 0.3in | 11.2h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 72°F | 81°F | 47% | 0.3in | 8.7h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 68°F | 75°F | 43% | 0.1in | 5.9h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 61°F | 68°F | 45% | 0.1in | 2.3h | 6.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Taipei averages 84°F, 59% rainy days and 10.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.3/10.
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Comparison
May vs October (best month)
The best month is October (score 7.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -2°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -12%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -1.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Taipei in May
Is May a good time to visit Taipei?
May is an acceptable time for Taipei (score 7.3/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider October (7.5/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Taipei in May?
Yes, 59% of days see rain in May. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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