Taipei · May
Run in the morning.
Comfortable average high of 84°F, dipping to 72°F at night. Humidity averages 84% — the limiting factor on most runs. Expect 24 rain days — plan around the radar. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
Avg high / low
84° / 72°F
Humidity
84%
Rain days
24/mo
Wind
9 mph
What May feels like in Taipei
Sunrise
05:09
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:31
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Taipei in May
The kit for May in Taipei: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
May vs the surrounding months
vs April
+6° avg high
+5 rain days
Taipei in April →
May
84°F avg high
24 rain days
Best: morning
vs June
-4° avg high
0 rain days
Taipei in June →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Taipei in May?+
Morning. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
What's the average temperature in Taipei in May?+
Average high 84°F, average low 72°F.
How does May compare to surrounding months in Taipei?+
Compared to April (avg high 78°F), May is warmer. Compared to June (avg high 88°F), May is cooler.
Does it rain often in Taipei in May?+
Expect about 24 measurable rain days in May, on average.