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Kaohsiung in September: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Kaohsiung in September will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Kaohsiung, based on historical data.
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September

Weather in Kaohsiung in September 2024

OK Weather
Hot
🌧️
Rainy
Kaohsiung in September usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +88°F and roughly 0 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 19 rainy days with an average precipitation of 200 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+88°F
Avg. max. temperature
+70°F
Min.
+93°F
Max.
200 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
19 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kaohsiung has OK weather in September.

Average temperature in Kaohsiung in September

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Kaohsiung for September based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in September is +86°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +90°F during the day and a minimum of +75°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 13% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +88°F to +90°F.

Is Kaohsiung warm or cold in September?

Kaohsiung is typically hot in September.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +88°F to +88°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +79°F to +77°F.

Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.

September is one of the warmest months in Kaohsiung, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Kaohsiung in September

Kaohsiung weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
AugustSeptemberOctober
Avg. temperature
+88°F+88°F+84°F
Min. temperature
+72°F+70°F+63°F
Max. temperature
+97°F+93°F+93°F
Rainfall
410 mm200 mm55 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
83%82%81%
Air pressure
1005 HPa1007 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
001
Cloudy days
3716
Rainy days
241914
Snowy days
000

September weather is still as ok as in August. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +88°F for average maximum temperature during the day. As September arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 410 mm to 200 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 83% to 82%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during September, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.

October brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Kaohsiung in September based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Kaohsiung is gradually increasing during September, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during September in Kaohsiung based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 53% chance of rain on an average day in September, with total rainfall of approximately 449 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 121 mm, which is considered heavy rain. September is a pretty wet month with over 16 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how September is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Kaohsiung wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 77% chance of precipitation and 410 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 31% chance of precipitation and 23 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last September in Kaohsiung?

This is the weather in Kaohsiung in September 2023:
1 September
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+87°F
2 September
☁️
+86°F
3 September
🌧️
+83°F
4 September
🌧️
+81°F
5 September
🌧️
+85°F
6 September
🌧️
+87°F
7 September
🌧️
+85°F
8 September
🌧️
+80°F
9 September
🌧️
+82°F
10 September
☁️
+83°F
11 September
☁️
+86°F
12 September
☁️
+86°F
13 September
☁️
+86°F
14 September
☁️
+86°F
15 September
☁️
+87°F
16 September
☁️
+88°F
17 September
☁️
+87°F
18 September
☁️
+88°F
19 September
☁️
+88°F
20 September
☁️
+88°F
21 September
☀️
+88°F
22 September
☀️
+89°F
23 September
☁️
+88°F
24 September
☁️
+89°F
25 September
☁️
+89°F
26 September
☁️
+88°F
27 September
☁️
+88°F
28 September
☀️
+88°F
29 September
🌫️
+88°F
30 September
☁️
+89°F
In September 2023 Kaohsiung had 3 sunny days, 19 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +86°F, with an absolute maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +81°F. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 62%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 17 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Kaohsiung climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Kaohsiung in September has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2011 (+81°F) and the highest in 1998 (+85°F). The driest year was 1980 with only 447 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2005 with 3416 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kaohsiung in September:

Is September a good time to visit Kaohsiung?

It’s always a good time to visit Kaohsiung, but the weather is changeable in September, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Kaohsiung in September?

Absolutely, September is hot in Kaohsiung. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.

Is Kaohsiung rainy in September?

Kaohsiung is often rainy in September. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Kaohsiung in September?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Kaohsiung in September, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Taiwan

Check out the weather for other cities in Taiwan.

Monthly weather in Kaohsiung

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Kaohsiung, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.