AI-generatedHsinchu City at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – Apr
- Warmest month
- Jul · 32°
- Warmest sea
- Jul · 28.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,830 h
- Rain a year
- 1,530 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 22 m
Climate in Hsinchu City
Hsinchu City has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 19 °C. With around 1,830 hours of sunshine a year, Hsinchu City is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Hsinchu City
The best time to visit Hsinchu City is from October to April. In October, though, the typhoon season is at its peak: check the forecast before you go. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go in April and from October to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to April. Rain is frequent from May to September; the wettest month is August with 290 mm.
Hsinchu City through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Hsinchu City in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 22–29 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Hsinchu City in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 31–32 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 48 rainy days in all
Hsinchu City in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 25–30 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Hsinchu City in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 19–21 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Apr, Oct – Nov
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – Apr
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May – Sep
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: March, November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: October – April
October is the peak of the typhoon season Hurricane season
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 24°
- Midday, 13:00: about 27°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
- Evening, 20:00: about 24°
- Night, 23:00: about 23°
05:5317:30
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:39–06:24 · evening 17:00–17:44
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:30–05:39 · evening 17:44–17:53
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Hsinchu City compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 28° at the start of the month to 26° at the end. The sea cools from 27° to 25°. The days get 0.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 28° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 20° |
| Sea | 27° | 25° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.3 h |
What is the weather like in Hsinchu City in October?
In October, Hsinchu City is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 104 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Hsinchu City.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 37 min05:53 – 17:30
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 23 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 23 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 46 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 3 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %96 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %42 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %74 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
Compare two months in Hsinchu City
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and November bring similar holiday weather to Hsinchu City (score 79 and 80). In November, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in November. November has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines an hour less a day in November.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 79 | 80 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 22° | 19° |
| Sea | 25.9° | 23.7° |
| Sunshine | 5.5 hbetter | 4.8 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 7better |
| Rainfall | 104 mm | 53 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 23 | 13better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Hsinchu City month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
69January19° · Sea 18° · 3.2 h
In January, Hsinchu City is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Hsinchu City.
Hsinchu City in January72February20° · Sea 18° · 3.6 h
In February, Hsinchu City is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 68 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Hsinchu City.
Hsinchu City in February69March22° · Sea 20° · 4.0 h
In March, Hsinchu City is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 20.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 87 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Hsinchu City.
Hsinchu City in March71April26° · Sea 23° · 4.6 h
In April, Hsinchu City is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 23.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 97 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Hsinchu City.
Hsinchu City in April56May29° · Sea 26° · 5.4 h
In May, Hsinchu City is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 140 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Hsinchu City.
Hsinchu City in May47June31° · Sea 27° · 6.1 h
In June, Hsinchu City is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 155 mm. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Hsinchu City.
Hsinchu City in June42July32° · Sea 29° · 7.5 h
In July, Hsinchu City is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 215 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Hsinchu City.
Hsinchu City in July36August31° · Sea 29° · 6.2 h
In August, Hsinchu City is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 290 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hsinchu City.
Hsinchu City in August49September30° · Sea 28° · 5.7 h
In September, Hsinchu City is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 212 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Hsinchu City.
Hsinchu City in September79October27° · Sea 26° · 5.5 h
In October, Hsinchu City is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 104 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Hsinchu City.
Hsinchu City in October80November25° · Sea 24° · 4.8 h
In November, Hsinchu City is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Hsinchu City.
Hsinchu City in November72December21° · Sea 21° · 3.4 h
In December, Hsinchu City is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 20.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Hsinchu City.
Hsinchu City in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Hsinchu City
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 22°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 23 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (14°), the warmest in July (26°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from April to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in March and from November to December. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 209 days a year, mostly from April to October.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 69 | 19° | 14° | 18.4° | 3.2 h | 9 | 56 |
| FebruaryFeb | 72 | 20° | 14° | 17.8° | 3.6 h | 9 | 68 |
| MarchMar | 69 | 22° | 16° | 20.2° | 4.0 h | 11 | 87 |
| AprilApr | 71 | 26° | 20° | 23.4° | 4.6 h | 11 | 97 |
| MayMay | 56 | 29° | 23° | 25.6° | 5.4 h | 13 | 140 |
| JuneJun | 47 | 31° | 25° | 27.2° | 6.1 h | 14 | 155 |
| JulyJul | 42 | 32° | 26° | 28.6° | 7.5 h | 15 | 215 |
| AugustAug | 36 | 31° | 25° | 28.6° | 6.2 h | 19 | 290 |
| SeptemberSep | 49 | 30° | 24° | 27.8° | 5.7 h | 15 | 212 |
| OctoberOct | 79 | 27° | 22° | 25.9° | 5.5 h | 8 | 104 |
| NovemberNov | 80 | 25° | 19° | 23.7° | 4.8 h | 7 | 53 |
| DecemberDec | 72 | 21° | 15° | 20.9° | 3.4 h | 8 | 54 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature in Hsinchu City
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 25.1 – 26.9 °C
Swimming season: Mar – Dec
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Hsinchu City ranges from 17.8 °C in February to 28.6 °C in July. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from March to December.
In December the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in July, eight out of ten years were between 27.8 and 29.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 18.4° | 17.4° | 19.6° | fresh |
| FebruaryFeb | 17.8° | 15.7° | 20.1° | fresh |
| MarchMar | 20.2° | 18.0° | 22.1° | refreshing |
| AprilApr | 23.4° | 22.3° | 24.4° | pleasant |
| MayMay | 25.6° | 24.7° | 26.3° | pleasant |
| JuneJun | 27.2° | 26.6° | 27.9° | warm |
| JulyJul | 28.6° | 27.8° | 29.3° | warm |
| AugustAug | 28.6° | 28.0° | 29.0° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 27.8° | 27.2° | 28.7° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 25.9° | 25.1° | 26.9° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 23.7° | 23.0° | 24.6° | pleasant |
| DecemberDec | 20.9° | 20.0° | 21.8° | refreshing |
Sunshine hours in Hsinchu City
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.5 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Hsinchu City, 47 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Hsinchu City: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Hsinchu City has about 8 rainy days with 104 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Hsinchu City
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 8 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 40 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Hsinchu City
How breezy and how cloudy Hsinchu City is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Hsinchu City typically peaks at 23 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Oct – Feb.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 46 % of the sky over Hsinchu City: variable cloud, with about 5.5 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Hsinchu City
How often the day gets hot in Hsinchu City (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Hsinchu City has about 3 hot days, with an average daytime high of 27 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Hsinchu City
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Hsinchu City in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Hsinchu City has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 79) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 38).
- 70
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 54
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 38
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 79
October half-term
Oct
GoodBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 71
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 20 min
- Distance
- 9,790 km
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Jet lag
- About 7 days (7 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Hsinchu City lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.
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Hsinchu City vs Taoyuan
In October Hsinchu City has the better holiday weather (score 79 vs 65). During the day it is about as warm in Taoyuan as in Hsinchu City. Taoyuan gets 2 fewer hours of sunshine a day.
| in October | Hsinchu City | Taoyuan |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 79 | 65 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 27° |
| Sea | 26° | no sea nearby |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 13 |
| Best time | Oct – Apr | Jan – Apr, Oct – Nov |
Through the year
Taiwan in October: the best places
In October, Hsinchu City ranks 4 of 12 destinations in this country.
- Kinmen29°25°90
- 2Taichung28°84
- 3Chiayi City29°82
- 4Hsinchu CityThis page27°26°79
- 5Taitung City28°28°73
- 6Tainan30°28°69
- 7Taoyuan27°65
- 8Taipei27°65
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Frequently asked questions about Hsinchu City
When is the best time to visit Hsinchu City?
The best time to visit Hsinchu City is from October to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Hsinchu City?
The sea temperature in Hsinchu City ranges from 17.8 °C in February to 28.6 °C in July. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from March to December.
Can you swim in Hsinchu City in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 25.9 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Hsinchu City?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 19 °C.
When does it rain most in Hsinchu City?
Rain is frequent from May to September; the wettest month is August with 290 mm. The driest month is November with 53 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Hsinchu City get?
Hsinchu City gets around 1,830 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.5 hours a day; in January there are 3.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Hsinchu City in?
Hsinchu City is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Hsinchu City?
A nonstop flight from London to Hsinchu City takes about 12 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,790 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Hsinchu City?
Hsinchu City lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Hsinchu City?
Hsinchu City has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 79) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 38). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 70, May half-term 54, summer holidays 38, October half-term 79, Christmas holidays 71.