Kaohsiung · AutumnMonth summary
Kaohsiung weather in October
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
24°C – 29°C
🌧 Rainy days
41% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
March (8.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Kaohsiung in October?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 29°C.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: Kaohsiung in October: 29°C and 10.9h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Kaohsiung in October by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in October
🎯 Peak cultural season — museums and sites accessible in good weather conditions Autumn in Kaohsiung is often underrated: 29°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Expect rain on 41% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if March (8.6/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In October, Kaohsiung averages 29°C, 41% rainy days and 10.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.8/10.
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Comparison
October vs March (best month)
The best month is March (score 8.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -3°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -22%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Kaohsiung in October
Is October a good time to visit Kaohsiung?
October is an excellent time to visit Kaohsiung (score 7.8/10). With 29°C, 10.9h of sunshine and 41% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Kaohsiung in October?
With 29°C max and 10.9h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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