Taipei in May
Plum rains begin
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
May is a reasonable month in Taipei — with trade-offs.
May brings the plum rains, with lots of showers but warm evenings.
May in detail
What May actually feels like
- Weather
- 23–30°C
- Warm and humid with frequent rain.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday.
- Prices
- $$
- Good-value hotel rates.
+Warm weather and good value.
–Heavy rain spells.
My tip for May
Plan indoor museums for rainy afternoons.
- Museums
- Food
- Cafés
How May compares
Against the other eleven months
7th of 12 overall in Taipei, 7th for weather, 1st for space, 1st for value. The emptiest month is March; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Taipei in May
- Plum rains
- Persistent rain and humidity.
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Weather
Weather in Taipei in May
In May Taipei averages a high of 30°C (86°F) and a low of 23°C (73°F), with about 225 mm of rain or snow over 15 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 35°C) and the coolest is January (around 19°C); the wettest month is September.
- Average high
- 30°C
- 86°F
- Average low
- 23°C
- 73°F
- Precipitation
- 225 mm
- Wet days
- 15
Climate data: Central Weather Bureau. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Taipei in May: the questions people ask
- Is May a good time to visit Taipei?
- May is a reasonable month in Taipei — with trade-offs. It ranks 7 of 12 months in Taipei overall (7 for weather, 1 for space, 1 for value). The main upside: Warm weather and good value. The main downside: Heavy rain spells.
- What is the weather like in Taipei in May?
- Average highs are around 30°C and lows around 23°C. Expect about 225 mm of rain or snow over roughly 15 wet days. Warm and humid with frequent rain. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 35°C) and the coolest is January (around 19°C).
- Is Taipei crowded in May?
- Crowds are moderate. Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday. The quietest month is March.
- How expensive is Taipei in May?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 ($$). Good-value hotel rates. The best-value month is January.
- When is the best time to visit Taipei?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, November is the best month overall (May ranks 7 of 12). The quietest month is March and the best value is January.