When is the best time to visit Kaohsiung?
In general the best time to visit Kaohsiung is probably July, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +90°F in July and it has 0 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is June, August, September with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Kaohsiung in different months
This is the average weather in Kaohsiung for each month based on historic data:
January, February, March, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +81°F during November.
In April, May, June, July, August, September, October the weather is average. Expect around 141 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 410 mm in August.
Climate in Kaohsiung
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Kaohsiung for each month:
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Kaohsiung during the whole year:
The hottest month in Kaohsiung is July with average maximum temperature going up to +90°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +61°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Kaohsiung looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Kaohsiung is August with average humidity going up to 83%. The least humid month is March with an average humidity of 77%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Kaohsiung during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is February with approximately 3 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 23 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is August with approximately 24 rainy days and 410 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kaohsiung:
What is the hottest month in Kaohsiung?
The hottest month in Kaohsiung is July with average maximum temperature of +90°F.
What is the coldest month in Kaohsiung?
The coldest month in Kaohsiung is January with minimum temperatures of +61°F.
Is Kaohsiung worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Kaohsiung in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is July with +90°F and 0 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Kaohsiung?
if you're looking to visit Kaohsiung when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for August, June, July. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 23 mm of rain.
Other cities in Taiwan
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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.