Tainan Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Tainan’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
Tainan experiences balanced seasonal shifts, with noticeable but moderate temperature variations. On average, maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in July to a warm 23°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 15°C in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Tainan by month:
The early hours of 4 AM to 6 AM often see the lowest temperatures, while 3 PM marks the peak of the day’s heat as the sun’s impact is strongest. July, the city’s warmest month, boasts 210 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
January, the city’s coldest month, receives about 58 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 15 days. For more information, please visit our Tainan 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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Tainan Temperatures Compared World Wide
Tainan’s average annual maximum temperature is 28°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual temperature is 21°C, offering warm summers and mild, rainy winters.
Meanwhile, Queenstown, New Zealand, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 10°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average temperature is 21°C, offering warm summers and mild winters.
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 Tainan, during the coolest month, January, you will experience 76% humidity, which is considered high. This is accompanied by an average maximum temperature of 23°C. In the warmest month, July, the humidity is 89% combined with an average maximum temperature of 32°C, which creates a very 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 Tainan’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Tainan climate page.
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