Climate of Chiayi, Taiwan
Area-weighted average across Chiayi. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Chiayi, a subdivision of Taiwan, has a Mediterranean-style climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 16.6°C / 61.9°F in January to 28.5°C / 83.3°F in July, with rainfall from 15 mm / 0.6 in to 430 mm / 16.9 in depending on the season (1830 mm / 72 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.6°C61.9°F | 28 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 17.2°C63°F | 50 mm2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 19.9°C67.8°F | 69 mm2.7″ | — |
| April | 23.2°C73.8°F | 101 mm4″ | Tropical |
| May | 25.8°C78.4°F | 209 mm8.2″ | Tropical |
| June | 27.6°C81.7°F | 356 mm14″ | Tropical |
| July | 28.5°C83.3°F | 339 mm13.3″ | Tropical |
| August | 28°C82.4°F | 430 mm16.9″ | Tropical |
| September | 27°C80.6°F | 182 mm7.2″ | Tropical |
| October | 24.9°C76.8°F | 30 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| November | 21.5°C70.7°F | 15 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| December | 18°C64.4°F | 21 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Chiayi?
The best months to visit Chiayi, Taiwan for sunny, dry weather are January, February, October, November, December. The warmest month is July at an area-wide average of 28.5°C / 83.3°F, and the driest is November with about 15 mm / 0.6 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Chiayi?
Chiayi, Taiwan has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 16.6°C / 61.9°F in January to 28.5°C / 83.3°F in July. Annual rainfall averages about 1830 mm / 72 in, with the wettest month being August (430 mm / 16.9 in) and the driest November (15 mm / 0.6 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Chiayi?
The hottest month in Chiayi is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 28.5°C / 83.3°F.
What is the coldest month in Chiayi?
The coldest month in Chiayi is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 16.6°C / 61.9°F.
When does it rain most in Chiayi?
The wettest month in Chiayi is August, averaging about 430 mm / 16.9 in of rainfall. The driest is November with about 15 mm / 0.6 in.