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Keelung Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Keelung experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from very warm days to pleasant weather. It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Keelung is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in July to a pleasant 19°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 15°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Keelung has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2266 mm of rainfall per year. The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, October, sees around 260 mm of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, July, still receives a respectable 134 mm of rainfall.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

In Keelung, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.3 hours in August. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 2.5 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Taipei, Taiwan (23 KM, 14 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Taipei, Taiwan (23 KM, 14 Miles).

Forecast for Keelung

Wed   Jan 15
17°C | 12°C
N 7 m/s
0.3 mm
overcast and slight rain

overcast and slight rain

Thu   Jan 16
15°C | 12°C
NE 5 m/s
0.4 mm
overcast and  chance of slight rain

overcast and chance of slight rain

Fri   Jan 17
17°C | 13°C
NE 5 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Keelung in Taiwan

During the months of March, April, November and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

The average rainfall figures in Keelung are quite high. Throughout the year, you have a chance of prolonged precipitation. So no matter what time of year you go, you will always have to deal with a high number of rainy days. This makes it more challenging to point out the best time of year to visit. If we needed to pick one month we would choose August which is the sunniest month of the year.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Keelung?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Keelung?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 19°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Keelung?
    October tops the wettest month list with 260 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Keelung?
    July is the driest month with 134 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Keelung?
    August is the sunniest month with an average of 188 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.