SeasonMapKenting (Hengchun) weather in May
Taiwan
May in Kenting: sweltering, soaked, with muggy air — fine if you can take 14 rainy days.
#7 of 12 months in Kenting · #846 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 77/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Kenting climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 31°C / 87°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 79°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 35°C / 95°F | |
| Sea temperature | 28°C / 82°F | 😎 warm sea |
| Rainfall | 150 mm / 5.9 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 82% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.2 h | |
| Wind | 28 km/h / 18 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 55 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Kenting in May
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Kenting's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherKenting's weather peaks February–April.
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What's on in Kenting in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Calm sea season
1 Apr – 30 Sep · usuallySea warm enoughThe water here is warm all year; what changes is the wind. From April the swell drops, the dive boats run out to the reef off Houbihu, and the beaches are actually usable.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Kenting — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Kenting?
Kenting in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Kenting?
- May in Kenting: sweltering, soaked, with muggy air — fine if you can take 14 rainy days. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Kenting on SeasonMap's comfort score (77/100).
- What is the weather like in Kenting in May?
- In May, Kenting averages a daily high of 30.7°C and a low of 26.1°C, with about 150.3 mm of rain over roughly 13.9 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kenting in May?
- Kenting has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 55 in May.
Other months in Kenting
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Similar destinations in East Asia — May
Within 300 km: Alishan's Firefly season around 10 Apr – 15 May, and Sun Moon Lake's Firefly season around 1 Apr – 15 May.