Kaohsiung · SummerMonth summary
Kaohsiung weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
79°F – 88°F
🌧 Rainy days
78% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
March (8.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Kaohsiung in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Kaohsiung in August: 88°F and 10.9h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Kaohsiung in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in August
In the height of summer, Kaohsiung sees high temperatures (31°F). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. With 78% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. March (8.6/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 61°F | 75°F | 16% | 0.1in | 10.0h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 61°F | 75°F | 16% | 0.0in | 10.7h | 8.4/10 |
| ☀️ March | 66°F | 79°F | 19% | 0.0in | 11.2h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ April | 72°F | 84°F | 24% | 0.1in | 11.8h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 77°F | 86°F | 48% | 0.2in | 12.0h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ June | 79°F | 88°F | 71% | 0.4in | 11.8h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ July | 79°F | 88°F | 75% | 0.5in | 11.7h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ August | 79°F | 88°F | 78% | 0.6in | 10.9h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ September | 79°F | 86°F | 67% | 0.3in | 11.3h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 75°F | 84°F | 41% | 0.2in | 10.9h | 7.8/10 |
| ☀️ November | 72°F | 82°F | 21% | 0.1in | 10.3h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ December | 64°F | 77°F | 13% | 0.0in | 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 August, Kaohsiung averages 88°F, 78% rainy days and 10.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
August vs March (best month)
The best month is March (score 8.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -5°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -59%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Kaohsiung in August
Is August a good time to visit Kaohsiung?
August is an acceptable time for Kaohsiung (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider March (8.6/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Kaohsiung in August?
Yes, 78% of days see rain in August. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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