Best time to visit Kaohsiung: month-by-month weather (2026)
The highest-scoring months in Kaohsiung are Jan, Feb, Mar and Dec.
Best months
Jan, Feb, Mar and Dec
Peak season
Jan, Feb, Mar, Jul, Aug and Dec
Off season
Jun, Jul and Aug
Monthly Temperatures (°C)
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Month-by-Month Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine are measured. The visit score below is derived from those three (design spec §5.3)estimate.
Jan
BestTemp: 15.5°C – 23.2°C
Rain: 14mm
Sunshine: 8.9h/day
Visit score: 10/10
Feb
BestTemp: 16.7°C – 24.7°C
Rain: 17mm
Sunshine: 9.7h/day
Visit score: 10/10
Mar
BestTemp: 18.8°C – 26°C
Rain: 24mm
Sunshine: 10.1h/day
Visit score: 10/10
Apr
Temp: 22.9°C – 29°C
Rain: 86mm
Sunshine: 10.5h/day
Visit score: 8.2/10
May
Temp: 24.7°C – 30.1°C
Rain: 148mm
Sunshine: 9.9h/day
Visit score: 6.7/10
Jun
Temp: 26.3°C – 31°C
Rain: 243mm
Sunshine: 10.3h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
Jul
Temp: 26.5°C – 31.4°C
Rain: 614mm
Sunshine: 9.5h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
Aug
Temp: 25.9°C – 30.1°C
Rain: 315mm
Sunshine: 9.2h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
Sep
Temp: 25.9°C – 30.6°C
Rain: 262mm
Sunshine: 9.5h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
Oct
Temp: 24.6°C – 29.6°C
Rain: 296mm
Sunshine: 9.2h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
Nov
Temp: 21.2°C – 27.5°C
Rain: 73mm
Sunshine: 9.4h/day
Visit score: 9.1/10
Dec
BestTemp: 17.9°C – 25.1°C
Rain: 21mm
Sunshine: 8.3h/day
Visit score: 10/10
When to go, and when not to
The best months to visit are January, February, March, and December, when daytime highs range from about 23.2C to 26.0C, lows stay between 15.5C and 18.8C, and rainfall is light, from 14mm to 24mm. Sunshine averages between 8.3 and 10.1 hours a day during these months, giving travelers reliable outdoor conditions.
Peak season overlaps with these cooler months but also extends into July and August, the wettest and hottest part of the year, with July recording 614mm of rain and a high of 31.4C. Typhoon season runs from May through November, adding a risk of road blockages and landslides during the hotter, wetter months even as some travelers still visit then.
Season Guide
Spring
March – May
Mild temperatures and blooming gardens. A great time for sightseeing with fewer crowds than summer.
Packing tips
- · Light layers
- · Rain jacket
- · Comfortable walking shoes
Summer
June – August
Warmest months with the longest days. Peak tourist season in most destinations.
Packing tips
- · Sunscreen
- · Hat
- · Light clothing
- · Refillable water bottle
Autumn
September – November
Cooling temperatures and autumn foliage. Shoulder season with good deals on accommodations.
Packing tips
- · Medium layers
- · Sweater
- · Waterproof jacket
Winter
December – February
Coldest months with shorter days. Holiday markets and winter activities in many cities.
Packing tips
- · Warm coat
- · Scarf and gloves
- · Thermal layers
- · Waterproof boots
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- Open-Meteo climate archive — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 21, 2026
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.