When to go · Kinmen
Kinmen in May
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Oct–Dec, Mar–Apr). Across Taiwan: Plum rains start late in the month; firefly season in the hills.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 27°C81°F / 20°C68°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 11
- Crowds
- Medium
- Taiwan overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Taiwan overall
Verdict
MixedTaiwan month rating
Outside the best window (Oct–Dec, Mar–Apr). Across Taiwan: Plum rains start late in the month; firefly season in the hills.
Weather in May
- KinmenHighs around 27 °C, lows around 20 °C, rain on about 11 daysHighs around 81 °F, lows around 68 °F, rain on about 11 days
- Outlying islands, Taiwan · Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu, Green Island, Orchid Islandbest weather
Strong winter winds cancel boats and flights to Penghu and Matsu; summer is the island season. Fog grounds Matsu and Kinmen flights in spring.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Taiwan overall
- Medium
- Prices · Taiwan overall
- Medium
Taiwan overall: Plum rains start late in the month; firefly season in the hills.
What to pack
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast