May · Taiwan
Best time to visit Hualien in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Hualien in May
Average temperature 26°C, 137 mm of rain, about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
4.7/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 26°C
- Rainfall
- 137 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 13
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Hualien scores 4.7/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 26°C, 137 mm of rain, and roughly 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Hualien is Taiwan's east coast city, squeezed between the Pacific and the mountains, near Taroko Gorge.
May in Hualien: expect compromises
May averages 26°C (80°F) and humidity near 83%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
At 137 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 4.7/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 7.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? March scores 2.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Hualien in May?
- In May, Hualien averages 26°C, 137 mm of rain, and about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.7/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Hualien?
- May earns a 4.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Hualien in May?
- Expect about 137 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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