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Taipei in May
Taipei warms up: highs climb to 81°F (27°C), from 76°F in April, with lows of 75°F (24°C) and about 9.0 in (228 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 49/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 81°F (27°C)
- Avg low
- 75°F (24°C)
- Rain
- 9.0 in (228 mm)
- Humidity
- 85%
- Cloud cover
- 82%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 13 min
- Comfort score
- 49/100 · Fair
What May feels like
Highs settle around 81°F (27°C), warm enough for short sleeves.
Nights stay warm too, with lows averaging 75°F (24°C).
Humidity averages 85%, so the air feels sticky and the heat feels stronger than the thermometer says.
Expect regular rain: about 9.0 in (228 mm) falls in the month.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 82%.
Plan around May
May sits mid-table; the best months are January and October.
- Comfort slips from 62/100 in April to 49/100.
- May sits inside the Oct – Dec, Mar – May window our Taipei, Jiufen & Taroko route recommends.
What to pack for May
- Light, breathable clothes81°F afternoons
- Quick-dry fabrics85% average humidity
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes9.0 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Taipei in May
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Qingtian Tea House
Gongfu tea service in a restored Japanese-era professor's house on a quiet Da'an lane, with a small gallery inside.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 9.0 in of rain.
National Palace Museum
One of the world's great collections of Chinese imperial art, jade and calligraphy.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop for a month with 9.0 in of rain.
Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
Vast white memorial and plaza flanked by the National Theater and Concert Hall.
Why now A good rainy-day backup in May.
Din Tai Fung Xinyi
The original location of the soup dumpling chain, still known for precise xiaolongbao.
Why now Easy to slot in when May's rain moves in.
Raohe Street Night Market
Compact night market known for black-pepper buns baked in clay ovens.
Nearby in May
- Jiufen and Pingxi in May~18 mi · highs 77°F, 9.0 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Hualien and Taroko in May~72 mi · highs 82°F, 7.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Tainan in May~164 mi · highs 83°F, 8.8 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Taipei in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Taipei?
It's middling, scoring 49/100. The best months are January and October, at up to 74. Expect highs of 81°F (27°C) and 9.0 in (228 mm) of rain. May is inside the Oct – Dec, Mar – May window our Taipei, Jiufen & Taroko route recommends.
How hot is Taipei in May?
Average highs are 81°F (27°C) and average lows 75°F (24°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Taipei in May?
Yes: about 9.0 in (228 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 76.6 in (1946 mm).
What should I pack for Taipei in May?
Bring light, breathable clothes (81°F afternoons), quick-dry fabrics (85% average humidity), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (9.0 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in May
- Taipei, Jiufen & Taroko Oct – Dec, Mar – May
Planning Taipei in May?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.