Pingtung City Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Pingtung City’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Taiwan.
Monthly Temperature Averages
Pingtung City experiences balanced seasonal shifts, with noticeable but moderate temperature variations. Average maximum daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a warm 24°C. At night, expect even cooler temperatures, with lows averaging around 15°C.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Pingtung City by month:
The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM. During this time the sun's heating effect is the strongest. July, the city’s warmest month receives 221 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
January, the city’s coldest month, receives about 35 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 15 days. For more information, please visit our Pingtung City Precipitation page.
Annual Temperatures in Taiwan Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Taiwan. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Pingtung City Temperatures Compared World Wide
Pingtung City’s average annual maximum temperature is 29°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual temperature is around 21°C, resulting in warm summers and mild winters throughout the year.
Interlaken, Switzerland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 8°C, with mild summers and very cold winters.
Beijing, China, experiences more extreme temperature shifts, but still averaging 20°C annually.
Melbourne, Australia, has a slightly cooler climate, with an average annual temperature of 20°C.
How does the temperature feel?
Humidity is an essential factor in how you experience temperature. When a warm period is accompanied by high humidity, it results in a higher perceived temperature. This is especially true when temperatures exceed 25°C, as it can cause greater discomfort.
In Pingtung City, during the coolest month, January, you will experience 72% humidity, which is considered high. This is accompanied by an average maximum temperature of 24°C. In the warmest month, July, the humidity is 78% combined with an average maximum temperature of 32°C, which creates a high-feel temperature. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Pingtung City’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Pingtung City climate page.
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