Kaohsiung Climate by Month
The weather in Kaohsiung sees moderate temperature fluctuations over the course of a year.
Temperatures can be very warm at the high end
to roughly warm at the low end.
It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average day and night temperature
The weather in Kaohsiung changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in July to a comfortable 24°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 17°C in January.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Kaohsiung experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1998 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Kaohsiung, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, August, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 407 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 17 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, February, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 38 mm over 13 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Kaohsiung enjoys sunny spells year-round. July sees up to 7.4 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. December, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 5.4 hours of sun despite this cloudier time of the year.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Kaohsiung.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Kaohsiung in Taiwan
During the months of January, February and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in Kaohsiung occurs in the months of May, June, July, August and September.
July has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 24°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 407 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 38 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 221 hours of sunshine.
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