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°C (81°F)81°F (27°C) / 20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C); average high / low
Rain days: 11
Crowds: Medium; Taiwan overall
Prices: Medium; Taiwan overall

Plan around it

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.

May is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

KinmenHighs around 27 °C (81 °F), lows around 20 °C (68 °F), rain on about 11 daysHighs around 81 °F (27 °C), lows around 68 °F (20 °C), 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.

Taiwan overall: Plum rains start late in the month; firefly season in the hills.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Kinmen, side by side.

First month

Second month

May: Outside the best window (Oct–Dec, Mar–Apr). Across Taiwan: Plum rains start late in the month; firefly season in the hills.

March: Inside Kinmen's best window: Oct–Dec, Mar–Apr.

Kinmen: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.