Weather in Kaohsiung in May
In an average May, Kaohsiung sees a daily high around 30°C and a low around 23°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 30°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 27°C to 32°C |
| Average low | 23°C |
| Typical low range | 22°C to 25°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 8 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
36°C
2026-05-29
Lowest
20°C
2022-05-02
Low
Highest
27°C
2025-05-20
Lowest
17°C
1991-05-02
Feels-like
Highest
47°C
2010-05-10
Lowest
20°C
2022-05-02
Humidity
Highest
23.0 g/m³
2017-05-23
Lowest
12.9 g/m³
2009-05-08
Wind
Highest
29 km/h
2006-05-17
Lowest
4 km/h
2023-05-09
Gust
Highest
78 km/h
2020-05-22
Lowest
15 km/h
1999-05-07
Precip
Wettest
610 mm
1986
Driest
32 mm
2021
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