Climate of Penghu, Taiwan
Area-weighted average across Penghu. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Penghu, a subdivision of Taiwan, has a Mediterranean-style climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 15.7°C / 60.3°F in January to 28.2°C / 82.8°F in July, with rainfall from 18 mm / 0.7 in to 178 mm / 7 in depending on the season (989 mm / 38.9 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 | 15.7°C60.3°F | 23 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 16.2°C61.2°F | 48 mm1.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 18.6°C65.5°F | 56 mm2.2″ | — |
| April | 22.2°C72°F | 94 mm3.7″ | Tropical |
| May | 25°C77°F | 134 mm5.3″ | Tropical |
| June | 27°C80.6°F | 173 mm6.8″ | Tropical |
| July | 28.2°C82.8°F | 135 mm5.3″ | Tropical |
| August | 28°C82.4°F | 178 mm7″ | Tropical |
| September | 27°C80.6°F | 82 mm3.2″ | Tropical |
| October | 24.6°C76.3°F | 25 mm1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| November | 21.2°C70.2°F | 18 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| December | 17.7°C63.9°F | 23 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Penghu?
The best months to visit Penghu, Taiwan for sunny, dry weather are January, February, October, November, December. The warmest month is July at an area-wide average of 28.2°C / 82.8°F, and the driest is November with about 18 mm / 0.7 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Penghu?
Penghu, Taiwan has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 15.7°C / 60.3°F in January to 28.2°C / 82.8°F in July. Annual rainfall averages about 989 mm / 38.9 in, with the wettest month being August (178 mm / 7 in) and the driest November (18 mm / 0.7 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Penghu?
The hottest month in Penghu is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 28.2°C / 82.8°F.
What is the coldest month in Penghu?
The coldest month in Penghu is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 15.7°C / 60.3°F.
When does it rain most in Penghu?
The wettest month in Penghu is August, averaging about 178 mm / 7 in of rainfall. The driest is November with about 18 mm / 0.7 in.