Weather in September in Taiwan
Planning a journey to Taiwan this September and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Taiwan in September?
September in Taiwan generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Xiulin at 24°C to very warm in Yongkang at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C in Yongkang and 17°C in Xiulin. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.
Precipitation
In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Jinsha with an average of 117 mm to heavy rainfall in Shoufeng with 511 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 153 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 September, 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 September for the 5 most popular destinations in Taiwan?
Taipei
In September Taipei generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Hualien City
In September Hualien City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kaohsiung
In September 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 September Taitung City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kenting National Park
In September Kenting National Park generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is September the best time to visit Taiwan?
In our opinion, September may not be the ideal time to visit Taiwan due to the typically poor weather in Taipei.
On average, the best time to visit Taiwan is in March, April, November and December with generally 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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