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Kaohsiung in March: go or not?

Excellent time. Kaohsiung in March scores 8.6/10.

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 22.63°N · 120.30°E
⚡ This month's verdict
Go for it
Kaohsiung · March
8.6
19–26°
Temperature
11%
Rain
6h
Sun
🌴 Tropical☀️ High UV🌧️ Monsoon season
Photo : Stefano Huang via Unsplash
The month in detail

What to expect in March

March is peak dry season in Kaohsiung. The air is warm and humidity more bearable than in the rainy season. Rain risk remains low (11% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.

March is the best month of the year in Kaohsiung. Compared to February: +2°C daytime.

This month's conditions

What it's like in March

UV index
8 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
muggy at times
17°
Sea
25°C
pleasant for swimming
Daylight
11.8h of daylight
Air quality
fair
AQI 55
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March is actually the best month of the year in Kaohsiung. Good timing.

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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.

Country · Taiwan

🗣️LanguageMandarin
💶CurrencyDollar de Taïwan (NT$)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTropical
📈Climate trend ⓘ+0.56°C/decade
🔥Hottest monthJune · 31°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 24°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘAugust · 55%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
Location

Where is Kaohsiung ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context
Taiwan
Tropical climate with a 8.6 → 4.8 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
22.63°N · 120.30°E
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Kaohsiung?
March is the best month with 26.0°C highs, 19.0°C lows, 6.3h of sunshine and 11.0% rainy days. The months of March & April offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Kaohsiung get in March?
Kaohsiung averages 6.3 sunshine hours per day in March. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.1/10.
What is the rainiest month in Kaohsiung?
August is the most unfavourable month with August has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Kaohsiung in March?
In March, overnight lows reach 19.0°C, while afternoon highs average 26.0°C.
Is Kaohsiung good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Kaohsiung scores 7.9/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains March with a score of 8.1/10.
When should you avoid Kaohsiung?
August is the most difficult month to visit Kaohsiung, with August has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Kaohsiung in March?
In March, the sea averages 25°C in Kaohsiung: pleasant for swimming. Swimming is pleasant without a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Kaohsiung in March?
The average UV index reaches 8 in March in Kaohsiung (high), with about 11.8h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.