What is the weather like in Taipei in May?

Expect temperatures between 22°C and 28°C with 40% average rain probability and about 8 hours of sunshine daily.

What is the weather like in Taipei in May?

Taipei in May scores 54/100 based on 30 years of climate data. A reasonable choice for your trip.

Who should visit Taipei in May?

May in Taipei is ideal for: Business travelers, Adventure seekers.

Taipei Weather in May | 30-Year Forecast

Avg High

28°C

Hottest around day 31

Avg Low

22°C

Coolest around day 1

Rainy Days

31days

40% avg rain chance

Sunshine

8hrs/day

Spring season

Sea Temperature in May

East China Sea(東海)

26.2°C

Monthly Average

Water Feel

🌴Tropical

Perfect for swimming and water sports

Swim Rating

✅Excellent for swimming

Based on average sea surface temperature

Body of Water

East China Sea

東海

Taipei coastline

Essential Travel Info for Taipei

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Currency

TWD

$ New Taiwan dollar

Language

Chinese

Driving

Right side

Connect

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Safety

High Safety

GPI: 1.618

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Flight Connectivity Analysis

Airport traffic data & seasonal patterns

Major Hub

84/ 100

Traffic Index

Extremely busy airport

Peak Daily Arrivals

slots per day

Peak

Nov

Low

Apr

Monthly Traffic Distribution

332

Jan

345

Feb

340

Mar

316

Apr

331

May

475

Jun

645

Jul

674

Aug

623

Sep

629

Oct

677

Nov

650

Dec

Traffic Level

Low Season

Key Connections

Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok (HKG)

Tokyo Narita (NRT)

Osaka Kansai (KIX)

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK)

Seoul Incheon (ICN)

Health & Safety Advisory

CDC travel health recommendations

7 Recommendations

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please seeYour COVID-19 Vaccinationfor more information.

Hepatitis A

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Taiwan.Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.Travelers allergic to a vaccine component should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, are immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages traveling to Taiwan.

Japanese Encephalitis

Recommended for travelers whoAre moving to an area with Japanese encephalitis to liveSpend long periods of time, such as a month or more, in areas with Japanese encephalitisFrequently travel to areas with Japanese encephalitisConsider vaccination for travelersSpending less than a month in areas with Japanese encephalitis but will be doing activities that increase risk of infection, such as visiting rural areas, hiking or camping, or staying in places without air conditioning, screens, or bed netsGoing to areas with Japanese encephalitis who are uncertain of their activities or how long they will be thereNot recommended for travelers planning short-term travel to urban areas or travel to areas with no clear Japanese encephalitis season.

Measles

Cases of measles are on the rise worldwide. Travelers are at risk of measles if they have not been fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure, or have not had measles in the past, and travel internationally to areas where measles is spreading.All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months, according toCDC’s measles vaccination recommendations for international travel.

Rabies

Dogs infected with rabies are not commonly found in Taiwan.Rabies is present in some terrestrial wildlife species.If rabies exposures occur while in Taiwan, rabies vaccines are typically available throughout most of the country.Rabies pre-exposure vaccination considerations include whether travelers 1) will be performing occupational or recreational activities that increase risk for exposure to potentially rabid animals and 2) might have difficulty getting prompt access to safe post-exposure prophylaxis.Please consult with a healthcare provider to determine whether you should receive pre-exposure vaccination before travel.For more information, seecountry rabies status assessments.

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Source: CDC Travelers' Health

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Is May a Good Time to Visit Taipei?

👌A reasonable choice for your trip(54/100)

Short Answer

⚠️ May falls in Taipei's typhoon season. While daily weather averages 28°C with 40% rain, tropical storms can disrupt travel. Flexible bookings recommended.

Decision Factors

Typhoon season active

Western Pacific zone - expect potential typhoon activity

Oppressive heat and humidity

28.1°C with 84% humidity - challenging conditions

Vaccinations required

Yellow Fever

Warm tropical seas

26.2°C sea temperature - Tropical Bath

Seismically active region

96 earthquakes recorded in this month (30-year data)

Health precautions needed

Be aware of: Leptospirosis, Melioidosis, Dengue

Good For

💼
Business travelers
Climate-controlled meetings unaffected by weather
🎯
Adventure seekers
1.25m waves - good for surfing and water sports

Who Should Avoid

👴
Elderly travelers
84% humidity creates difficult conditions
💼
Business travelers
Storm season may cause flight disruptions
🌡️
Heat-sensitive visitors
33°C feels-like temperature creates discomfort

"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA POWER satellite data,Taipei in May averages 28°C with 40% precipitation probability."

📊 Source: 30YearWeather.com🛰️ Data: NASA POWER (1991-2021)View Methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions: Taipei in May

What are the temperatures in Taipei in May?

Daytime highs average 28°C, nights drop to 22°C. Temperatures remain fairly consistent.

How many rainy days in Taipei in May?

Expect around 31 days with measurable rainfall. An umbrella is advisable.

What to wear in Taipei in May?

Comfortable casual wear with a light jacket for evenings.

Is May peak season in Taipei?

This is shoulder season—moderate prices and manageable crowds.

Taipei Weather in May