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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Chiayi City.
Temperatures in Chiayi City, Chiayi County, Taiwan, shift moderately through the seasons. The warmest month is July at 31°C (88°F), and the coolest is January at 22°C (72°F).
With around 2963 mm (117 in) of annual rainfall, Chiayi City has a notably wet climate. However, this rainfall is not evenly distributed, the city has a distinct rainy season from May to October. The wettest month is August. Sunshine peaks in July, when the city sees around 7.0 hours of sunshine per day.
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In Chiayi City, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C (88°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 22°C (72°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 24°C (75°F) in July to 13°C (55°F) in January.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Chiayi City has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2963 mm (117 in) of rainfall per year. Chiayi City can be quite wet during August, receiving approximately 617 mm (24 in) of precipitation over 16 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (January), you will experience much drier conditions, with 63 mm (2.5 in) of precipitation spread across 15 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Chiayi City Precipitation page.
Chiayi City 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 Chiayi City.
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.
January, February, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather in Chiayi City. In contrast, May, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions. Chiayi City has a distinct rainy season from May to October.
Daytime highs range from 22°C (72°F) in January to 31°C (88°F) in July. Nighttime lows range from 13°C (55°F) to 24°C (75°F).
Annual rainfall is around 2963 mm (117 in). August is the wettest month with 617 mm (24 in), while January is the driest with 63 mm (2.5 in).
Chiayi City 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, Chiayi City enjoys abundant sunshine.
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