Climate of Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Point-value climate at Kaohsiung (Kaohsiung, Taiwan). Population approximately 2,769,072.
Located in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Kaohsiung has a Mediterranean-style climate. Population approximately 2,769,072. Monthly average temperatures range from 18.1°C / 64.6°F in January to 28.2°C / 82.8°F in July, with rainfall varying from 13 mm / 0.5 in (December) to 520 mm / 20.5 in (August) — about 2126 mm / 83.7 in across the year. Kaohsiung is the capital of Kaohsiung. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kaohsiung's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, March, November, December.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.1°C64.6°F | 20 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 19°C66.2°F | 28 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 21.5°C70.7°F | 43 mm1.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
| April | 24.4°C75.9°F | 78 mm3.1″ | — |
| May | 26.5°C79.7°F | 238 mm9.4″ | Tropical |
| June | 27.7°C81.9°F | 421 mm16.6″ | Tropical |
| July | 28.2°C82.8°F | 441 mm17.4″ | Tropical |
| August | 27.7°C81.9°F | 520 mm20.5″ | Tropical |
| September | 27.2°C81°F | 247 mm9.7″ | Tropical |
| October | 25.6°C78.1°F | 61 mm2.4″ | — |
| November | 22.6°C72.7°F | 16 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Warm |
| December | 19.4°C66.9°F | 13 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kaohsiung?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, March, November, December. Kaohsiung's warmest month is July at an average of 28.2°C / 82.8°F, and its driest month is December with about 13 mm / 0.5 in of rain.
What is the climate of Kaohsiung?
Kaohsiung, in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 18.1°C / 64.6°F in January to 28.2°C / 82.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 2126 mm / 83.7 in, with the wettest month being August (520 mm / 20.5 in) and the driest December (13 mm / 0.5 in).
What is the average temperature in Kaohsiung in July?
The average temperature in Kaohsiung in July is 28.2°C / 82.8°F, with rainfall of about 441 mm / 17.4 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Kaohsiung?
The driest month in Kaohsiung is December, with about 13 mm / 0.5 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 19.4°C / 66.9°F.
When is the wettest month in Kaohsiung?
The wettest month in Kaohsiung is August, with approximately 520 mm / 20.5 in of average monthly rainfall.