Verdict: Good month
Taipei Weather in May
May runs warm in Taipei, with daily highs around 29°C (84°F) and nights near 22°C (72°F). It's also the wet side of the calendar: rain falls on about 19 days, so build flexibility into plans. Overall, May is a solid month to visit Taipei.
Average high
29°C / 84°F
Average low
22°C / 72°F
Rain days
~19
Precipitation
259 mm
What to pack for Taipei in May
- Summer clothes, plus one light layer for air-con and evenings
- High-SPF sunscreen, sunglasses, and a refillable water bottle
- Rain gear is non-negotiable — expect rain on roughly 19 days
- Quick-dry shoes — downpours are short but heavy
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
May against the rest of the year
Warmest in Taipei: Jul (34°C / 93°F) · Coolest: Jan (19°C / 66°F) · Wettest: Jun (~20 rain days)
19°
13°
Jan
21°
14°
Feb
23°
16°
Mar
26°
19°
Apr
29°
22°
May
32°
25°
Jun
34°
26°
Jul
33°
26°
Aug
31°
24°
Sep
27°
22°
Oct
25°
20°
Nov
20°
15°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)