The weather in May in Kaohsiung

It's hot in May in Kaohsiung with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 24°C and 27°C.

Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Kaohsiung. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Kaohsiung, Taiwan. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 34°C in 2021, Kaohsiung reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 22°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 18°C to a highest value of 29°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 217 mm of precipitation, spread over 21 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in May for Kaohsiung

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Kaohsiung. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Kaohsiung New York
Average temperature 31°C 22°C
Max. temperature 33°C 28°C
Min. temperature 24°C -5°C
Total precipitation 217 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 21 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Kaohsiung with hot temps, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights around 25°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 32°C, with nights around 26°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Kaohsiung is around 32°C, while nighttime temps are about 27°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

The typhoon season in Kaohsiung runs from June to November.

Check out the climate of Kaohsiung for all months and discover the best travel time

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Kaohsiung

Temperature in May in Kaohsiung over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Kaohsiung

Total precipitation in May in Kaohsiung over the years

Daily UV index in May in Kaohsiung

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Kaohsiung, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Kaohsiung by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kaohsiung. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.