Weather in August in Taiwan
Thinking about venturing to Taiwan this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Taiwan in August?
August in Taiwan generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation. August is a summer month.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from warm in Xiulin at 26°C to very warm in Yongkang at 33°C. At night it cools down to 26°C in Yongkang and 18°C in Xiulin. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Jiufen with an average of 197 mm to heavy rainfall in Fenchihu with 691 mm. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Taipei.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 188 hours of sunlight anticipated in Taipei. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Taiwan in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Taiwan climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Taiwan?
Taipei
In August Taipei generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Hualien City
In August Hualien City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kaohsiung
In August Kaohsiung generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Taitung City
In August Taitung City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kenting National Park
In August Kenting National Park generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Taiwan?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Taipei, August may not be the ideal time to visit Taiwan.
Generally speaking, March, April, November and December provide pleasant weather in Taipei. On the other hand, the months of June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.
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