May · Taiwan
Best time to visit Kenting in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Kenting in May
Average temperature 28°C, 180 mm of rain, about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 81% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
7.3/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 28°C
- Rainfall
- 180 mm
- Humidity
- 81%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 22
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Kenting scores 7.3/10 for beach and coastal travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 28°C, 180 mm of rain, and roughly 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Kenting is Taiwan's tropical south tip of surf beaches, coral reefs, and night-market seafood. Best window: the drier months outside peak monsoon.
May in Kenting: strong conditions, 6th of 12
May averages 28°C (82°F) and humidity near 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Monthly rainfall reaches 180 mm — wet for this destination — but about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 7.3/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 9.5/10 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.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.
Flexible dates? March scores 2.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Kenting in May?
- In May, Kenting averages 28°C, 180 mm of rain, and about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.3/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Kenting?
- May earns a 7.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Kenting in May?
- Expect about 180 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 81% and there are about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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