Taiwan · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Taichung are January, November and December, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Taichung sees its warmest weather in July, when daytime highs average around 30°C, and its coolest in January (around 20°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 2055mm — August is typically the wettest month (~352mm) and November the driest (~26mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from March 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 60 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20° / 13°C | 37mm | 🌟 Great |
| February | 21° / 14°C | 100mm | 🌟 Great |
| March | 23° / 16°C | 120mm | 🌟 Great |
| April | 26° / 20°C | 163mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 28° / 22°C | 279mm | 🤔 Fair |
| June | 29° / 24°C | 348mm | 🤔 Fair |
| July | 30° / 24°C | 352mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| August | 30° / 24°C | 352mm | 🤔 Fair |
| September | 29° / 24°C | 208mm | 🤔 Fair |
| October | 27° / 22°C | 37mm | 🌟 Great |
| November | 25° / 19°C | 26mm | 🌟 Great |
| December | 22° / 15°C | 34mm | 🌟 Great |
January in Taichung is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime lows near 13°C (56°F). Expect roughly 37mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
February in Taichung is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 21°C (69°F) and nighttime lows near 14°C (58°F). Expect roughly 100mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
March in Taichung is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime lows near 16°C (62°F). Expect roughly 120mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes · compact umbrella or rain jacket
April in Taichung is warm, with average daytime highs around 26°C (78°F) and nighttime lows near 20°C (67°F). Expect roughly 163mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket
May in Taichung is warm, with average daytime highs around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime lows near 22°C (72°F). Expect roughly 279mm 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
June in Taichung is warm, with average daytime highs around 29°C (85°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (75°F). Expect roughly 348mm 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 Taichung is hot, with average daytime highs around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (76°F). Expect roughly 352mm 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 Taichung is warm, with average daytime highs around 30°C (85°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (76°F). Expect roughly 352mm 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 Taichung is warm, with average daytime highs around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (74°F). Expect roughly 208mm 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 Taichung is warm, with average daytime highs around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime lows near 22°C (71°F). Expect roughly 37mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
November in Taichung is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime lows near 19°C (66°F). Expect roughly 26mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
December in Taichung is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 22°C (71°F) and nighttime lows near 15°C (59°F). Expect roughly 34mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes