May · Taiwan
Best time to visit Sun Moon Lake in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Sun Moon Lake in May
Average temperature 26°C, 169 mm of rain, about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 75% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
5.5/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 26°C
- Rainfall
- 169 mm
- Humidity
- 75%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 16
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Sun Moon Lake scores 5.5/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 26°C, 169 mm of rain, and roughly 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Sun Moon Lake fills a mountain basin in central Taiwan, ringed by a cycling path and lakeside temples.
May in Sun Moon Lake — workable with trade-offs
May averages 26°C (78°F) — warm for the outdoors: start trails early, use shaded routes at midday, and carry more water than you think you need.
At 169 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 5.5/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 8.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? March scores 3.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Sun Moon Lake in May?
- In May, Sun Moon Lake averages 26°C, 169 mm of rain, and about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.5/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Sun Moon Lake?
- May earns a 5.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Sun Moon Lake in May?
- Expect about 169 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 75% and there are about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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