What’s the climate like in Kaohsiung?
The current climate of Kaohsiung features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 33°C during the day to lows of 25°C. The average yearly temperature is around 30°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 16°C and in the warmer months around 27°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Kaohsiung in recent years was 50°C in November 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 10°C in January 2016.
On average, Kaohsiung receives 1973 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Kaohsiung?
The best time to visit Kaohsiung for sunny weather is January through April and October through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Kaohsiung. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Kaohsiung
The climate table of Kaohsiung shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 25 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 26 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 17 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 19 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 40 | 28 | 36 | 65 | 217 | 326 | 313 | 591 | 248 | 54 | 30 | 25 |
| UV Index | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 30°C
- Highest temperature: 33°C in June and July
- Lowest temperature: 25°C in January
- Precipitation: 1973 mm per year, averaging 164 mm per month
- Driest months: 25 mm in December, 28 mm in February and 30 mm in November
- Wettest months: 591 mm in August, 326 mm in June and 313 mm in July
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Average Temperature per Month in Kaohsiung
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Kaohsiung
This graph shows how much precipitation Kaohsiung, Taiwan, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Kaohsiung
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Kaohsiung
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Kaohsiung
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Kaohsiung by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kaohsiung. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
