Kaohsiung weather in May
May in Kaohsiung: sweltering, soaked, with very humid — a fair time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Kaohsiung · #580 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 52/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Kaohsiung climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 30°C / 86°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 76°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 35°C / 95°F | |
| Rainfall | 302 mm / 11.9 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 19 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.2 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 89 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Kaohsiung in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Kaohsiung?
- May in Kaohsiung: sweltering, soaked, with very humid — a fair time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Kaohsiung on SeasonMap's comfort score (52/100).
- What is the weather like in Kaohsiung in May?
- In May, Kaohsiung averages a daily high of 29.9°C and a low of 24.3°C, with about 301.6 mm of rain over roughly 18.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kaohsiung in May?
- Kaohsiung has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 89 in May.