NCAR grid point data were used to analyze the cross sectional structure of the large-scale circulations for the Taiwan Mei-Yu season (May 15-June 15) of 1975-1984. The interannual variations of the large-scale circulations and the Mei-Yu rainfalls were also investigated. Results showed that the prerequisite condition for the Mei-Yu activities was the intensity of subtropical Pacific high over the Mei-Yu area. It was also found that the intrusion of the midlatitude cold air was a necessary condition for having an active Mei-Yu season.The local Hadley circulation was stronger over the East Asia for the more active Mei-Yu season. Thus, the more active interactions between the lower- and middle-latitude circulations will be expected. Finally, the atmosphere over Mei-Yu area was found to be barotropically stable. Should the disturbance develop, the barotropic process would not be important.