Taitung City Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Taitung City. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Taitung City has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 3376 mm of rainfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Taitung City offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between May (371 mm) and November (217 mm) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.

May, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C and receives 142 hours of sunshine. During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 24°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Taitung City 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

Taitung City’s average annual precipitation is 3376 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Chicago, USA, sees an annual precipitation of 1062 mm, with rain and snow contributing to its humid climate.

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

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.

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

• "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
• The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm wide and 20 cm thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
• The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA—over 31.5 meters fell during the winter of 1972.

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