May weather forecast
Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan

Entering into May, Sun Moon Lake starts to experience the early signs of summer. The longer daylight hours contrive sweltering daytime temperatures, urging residents and visitors to seek shelter during peak sun hours. Regular rain showers interspersed with bright sunshine form usual weather patterns. The UV index reaches its zenith, advising stringent sun protection measures. Within the marked escalation of rainfall in this calendar year, May stands out by experiencing heavy rainfall of 207mm (8.15").

Temperature

Sun Moon Lake's weather in May, with an average high-temperature of a still warm 25°C (77°F), subtly shifts from April's 23°C (73.4°F). Sun Moon Lake sees an average low-temperature of 18°C (64.4°F) during May.

Rainfall

In Sun Moon Lake, in May, it is raining for 20 days, with typically 207mm (8.15") of accumulated precipitation. In Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 208 days and collects up to 2046mm (80.55") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Sun Moon Lake, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 17min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:21 and sunset at 18:24. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:08 and sunset at 18:39 CST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are April through August, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index estimate of 11, and higher, represents an extreme threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 12 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Adopt all important safety measures, unprotected skin may burn rapidly. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.