Kaohsiung, TaiwanQuick decision
When to visit Kaohsiung?
🌞 Best time overall
March
🌡️ Optimal temperature
19°C–26°C in March
🌧 Least rain
19% rainy days in March
🌧 Wettest month
July (75%)
📅 Best score
8.6/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Dragon Tiger PagodasYear-round — Lotus Pond, colorful pagodas, Taoist temples.
Night marketsYear-round — Liuhe, Ruifeng, stinky tofu, original bubble tea.
Cijin IslandOct–May — ferry ride, seafood, temple, beach, lighthouse.
Pier-2 Art CenterYear-round — converted warehouses, contemporary art, street art.
Monthly climate data
Kaohsiung weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 16°C | 24°C | 16% | 1.3 | 10.0h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 16°C | 24°C | 16% | 0.6 | 10.7h | 8.4/10 |
| ☀️ March | 19°C | 26°C | 19% | 1.1 | 11.2h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ April | 22°C | 29°C | 24% | 2.2 | 11.8h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 25°C | 30°C | 48% | 5.8 | 12.0h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ June | 26°C | 31°C | 71% | 10.6 | 11.8h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ July | 26°C | 31°C | 75% | 12.4 | 11.7h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ August | 26°C | 31°C | 78% | 14.8 | 10.9h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ September | 26°C | 30°C | 67% | 7.5 | 11.3h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 24°C | 29°C | 41% | 5.6 | 10.9h | 7.8/10 |
| ☀️ November | 22°C | 28°C | 21% | 1.8 | 10.3h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ December | 18°C | 25°C | 13% | 0.7 | 10.0h | 8.4/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 28°C, 30% rainy days, 11.7h sunshine/day. Score: 8.2/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 31°C, 75% rainy days, 11.5h sunshine/day. Score: 7.0/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 29°C, 43% rainy days, 10.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.9/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 24°C, 15% rainy days, 10.2h sunshine/day. Score: 8.3/10.
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Tip : July, August offer a good weather/price balance — decent score with fewer crowds.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
March is ideal with 19% rainy days and 26°C. The months of March & November offer comparable conditions.
July is the wettest month with 75% rainy days.
Yes, March is the best month with an average of 26°C.
In winter, the average score is 8.3/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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