Taiwan · 30-year monthly climate averages
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.
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.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 61 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| 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 |
January in Kaohsiung is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime lows near 16°C (60°F). Expect roughly 17mm of precipitation, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
February in Kaohsiung is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 23°C (74°F) and nighttime lows near 17°C (62°F). Expect roughly 24mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
March in Kaohsiung is warm, with average daytime highs around 26°C (78°F) and nighttime lows near 19°C (66°F). Expect roughly 40mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
April in Kaohsiung is warm, with average daytime highs around 28°C (83°F) and nighttime lows near 22°C (72°F). Expect roughly 69mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
May in Kaohsiung is warm, with average daytime highs around 29°C (85°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (76°F). Expect roughly 185mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket
June in Kaohsiung is warm, with average daytime highs around 30°C (85°F) and nighttime lows near 25°C (78°F). Expect roughly 393mm of precipitation, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket
July in Kaohsiung is hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (87°F) and nighttime lows near 26°C (78°F). Expect roughly 368mm of precipitation, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
August in Kaohsiung is warm, with average daytime highs around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime lows near 26°C (78°F). Expect roughly 413mm of precipitation, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket
September in Kaohsiung is warm, with average daytime highs around 30°C (85°F) and nighttime lows near 25°C (76°F). Expect roughly 242mm of precipitation, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket
October in Kaohsiung is warm, with average daytime highs around 28°C (83°F) and nighttime lows near 23°C (74°F). Expect roughly 48mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
November in Kaohsiung is warm, with average daytime highs around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime lows near 20°C (69°F). Expect roughly 24mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
December in Kaohsiung is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 23°C (74°F) and nighttime lows near 17°C (62°F). Expect roughly 16mm of precipitation, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes