Average Monthly Sunshine in Kaohsiung

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Kaohsiung receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Kaohsiung changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2301 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in July and a subtle dip in December.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between July (7.4 hours per day) and December (5.4 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Kaohsiung’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Kaohsiung enjoys an average of 2301 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

August, Kaohsiung’s wettest month, receives 318 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 25°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Kaohsiung Precipitation page.