Best Time to Visit Kaohsiung
Taiwan · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Kaohsiung are January, February and December, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Kaohsiung sees its warmest weather in July, when daytime highs average around 31°C, and its coolest in January (around 22°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 1839mm — August is typically the wettest month (~413mm) and December the driest (~16mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from May to September — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22° / 16°C | 17mm | 🌟 Great |
| February | 23° / 17°C | 24mm | 🌟 Great |
| March | 26° / 19°C | 40mm | 🌟 Great |
| April | 28° / 22°C | 69mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 29° / 24°C | 185mm | 🤔 Fair |
| June | 30° / 25°C | 393mm | 🤔 Fair |
| July | 31° / 26°C | 368mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| August | 30° / 26°C | 413mm | 🤔 Fair |
| September | 30° / 25°C | 242mm | 🤔 Fair |
| October | 28° / 23°C | 48mm | 👍 Good |
| November | 26° / 20°C | 24mm | 🌟 Great |
| December | 23° / 17°C | 16mm | 🌟 Great |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Kaohsiung?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Kaohsiung are January, February and December, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Kaohsiung?
- July is typically the hottest month in Kaohsiung, with average daytime highs around 31°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Kaohsiung?
- August is usually the wettest month, with around 413mm of precipitation.