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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Taichung.
Temperatures in Taichung, Taichung Municipality, Taiwan, shift moderately through the seasons. The warmest month is July at 32°C (90°F), and the coolest is January at 21°C (70°F).
The city receives considerable rainfall, with around 2111 mm (83 in) annually. August is the wettest month. It has a distinct rainy season from May to September, with very warm summers and pleasant winters. July is the sunniest month, averaging 7.0 hours of sunshine per day.
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The climate in Taichung experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C (90°F) in July to a pleasant 21°C (70°F) in the coolest month, January.
Nights vary from 25°C (77°F) in July to around 14°C (57°F) during the colder months.
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Taichung has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2111 mm (83 in) of rainfall per year. The climate in Taichung shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in August, the wettest month, with an average of 388 mm (15 in) of precipitation over 16 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month November offers drier and sunnier days, with around 53 mm (2.1 in) of rainfall over 14 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Taichung Precipitation page.
Taichung offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between July (7.0 hours daily) and February (4.5 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents.
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The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Taichung.
The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 80%. In October, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 74%. 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, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather in Taichung. In contrast, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions. Taichung has a distinct rainy season from May to September, with very warm summers and pleasant winters.
Daytime highs range from 21°C (70°F) in January to 32°C (90°F) in July. Nighttime lows range from 14°C (57°F) to 25°C (77°F).
Annual rainfall is around 2111 mm (83 in). August is the wettest month with 388 mm (15 in), while November is the driest with 53 mm (2.1 in).
Taichung receives around 2,078 hours of sunshine per year. July is the sunniest month with 210 hours, while February is the cloudiest with just 134 hours. Overall, Taichung enjoys abundant sunshine.
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