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

The average high-temperature in Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan, is a still moderately hot 25°C (77°F) in May, hardly different from the 23°C (73.4°F) recorded in April. May witnesses an average low-temperature hovering around a refreshing 18°C (64.4°F).

Rainfall

In Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan, in May, it is raining for 20 days, with typically 207mm (8.15") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 208 rainfall days, and 2046mm (80.55") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Sun Moon Lake is 5h.

UV index

April through August, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 11, and more, symbolizes an ultimate health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, a regular UV index of 12 translates into these guidelines:
Undertake every vital safety procedure, as unprotected skin and eyes could sustain burns in no time. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.