Kaohsiung Temperature by Month

The average annual maximum temperature in Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung Municipality, Taiwan is 29°C (84°F), with daytime highs ranging from 24°C (75°F) in January to 32°C (90°F) in July. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Kaohsiung compares to cities worldwide.

The moderate changes in the climate in Kaohsiung ensure gradual weather shifts through each season. At night, temperatures drop to between 27°C (81°F) and 17°C (63°F) depending on the time of year.

The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Kaohsiung by month:

Temperatures tend to bottom out between 4 AM and 6 AM, then climb to their daily peak around 3 PM. July, the warmest month, sees 221 hours of sunshine.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

Kaohsiung's average annual maximum temperature is 29°C (84°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:

Rome, Italy averages 20°C (68°F) annually, with reliably warm summers and comfortable winters.

Toronto, Canada averages 13°C (55°F) annually, with cold snowy winters balanced by genuinely warm summers.

New York City, USA averages 17°C (63°F) a year, with hot humid summers and cold winters that bring regular snowfall.

Adelaide, Australia averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with warm summers, mild winters, and relatively low rainfall year-round.

Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story, humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.

In Kaohsiung, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 24°C (75°F) and humidity around 72%, considered high. In July, the warmest month, temperatures average 32°C (90°F) with 78% humidity, conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.

Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.

The readings come from a range of sources, land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.

Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.

Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.

For more on Kaohsiung's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Kaohsiung climate page.