Kaohsiung Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Kaohsiung. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let’s explore the details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Kaohsiung has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1998 mm of rainfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)

Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wet season, August receives substantial rainfall, averaging 407 mm of precipitation, recorded across 17 rainy days.

In contrast, the drier season, February brings less rainfall, with 38 mm over 13 rainy days.

August, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C and receives 193 hours of sunshine. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 25°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Kaohsiung Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Taiwan

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Taiwan. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Kaohsiung’s average annual precipitation is 1998 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual precipitation is 774 mm, characterized by wet winters and dry summers typical of the Mediterranean climate.

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

How is Precipitation Measured?

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Interesting weather facts

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

For more detailed information about Kaohsiung’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Kaohsiung Climate page.