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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Baolai.
Baolai, in Kaohsiung Municipality, Taiwan, experiences a humid subtropical climate with moderate seasonal temperature variation due to its mountain location. The area has warm summers and pleasant winters with the region receiving substantial rainfall throughout the year, particularly during the typhoon season from May to September.
This mountain hot spring resort attracts tourists with its natural thermal springs. It's also known for its indigenous Bunun culture and proximity to hiking trails in the Southern Cross-Island Highway region. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview on the best time to visit.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Baolai - and find the best time to visit.
The weather in Baolai changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 19°C (66°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 20°C (68°F) in July to 11°C (52°F) in January.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Baolai has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 2811 mm (111 in) of rainfall annually. Baolai can be quite wet during August, receiving approximately 576 mm (23 in) of precipitation over 20 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (January), you will experience much drier conditions, with 60 mm (2.4 in) of precipitation spread across 17 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Baolai Precipitation page.
Baolai experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 7.0 hours daily sunshine in July, it dips to 5.3 hours in February, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.
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The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Baolai.
The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 89%. In October, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 75%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
February, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather in Baolai. In contrast, May, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions. Baolai has a distinct rainy season from May to October.
Daytime highs range from 19°C (66°F) in January to 28°C (82°F) in July. Nighttime lows range from 11°C (52°F) to 20°C (68°F).
Annual rainfall is around 2811 mm (111 in). August is the wettest month with 576 mm (23 in), while January is the driest with 60 mm (2.4 in).
Baolai receives around 2,195 hours of sunshine per year. July is the sunniest month with 210 hours, while February is the cloudiest with just 158 hours. Overall, Baolai enjoys abundant sunshine.
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