AI-generatedHualien City at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 28.9°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,430 h
- Rain a year
- 7,296 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 13 m
Climate in Hualien City
Hualien City has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 19 °C. With around 1,430 hours of sunshine a year, Hualien City is rather dull; July is the sunniest month with 6.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Hualien City
The best time to visit Hualien City is from April to October. In August, September and October, though, the typhoon season is at its peak: check the forecast before you go. The sea reaches 28.9 °C in August, but rain or cool air gets in the way of a classic beach holiday. The wettest month is May with 878 mm of precipitation.
Hualien City through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Hualien City in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 23–28 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 81 rainy days in all
Hualien City in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 30–31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 65 rainy days in all
Hualien City in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 24–29 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 68 rainy days in all
Hualien City in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 19–20 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 2.0 h of sun a day
- 85 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: May, September – October
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: April – October
October is the peak of the typhoon season Hurricane season
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 23°
- Midday, 13:00: about 26°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 26°
- Evening, 20:00: about 23°
- Night, 23:00: about 22°
05:5017:28
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:36–06:21 · evening 16:58–17:42
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:27–05:36 · evening 17:42–17:51
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 Hualien 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 25° at the end. The sea cools from 28° to 27°. The days get 0.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 28° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 21° | 19° |
| Sea | 28° | 27° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.3 h |
What is the weather like in Hualien City in October?
In October, Hualien City is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 463 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Hualien City.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 38 min05:50 – 17:28
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 25 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 70 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %20 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Hualien City
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Hualien City: score 72 against 64. In July, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C warmer in July. July has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 64 | 72better |
| Daytime high | 27° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 20° | 24° |
| Sea | 27.5° | 28.8° |
| Sunshine | 4.2 h | 6.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 23 | 19better |
| Rainfall | 463 mm | 451 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 25better | 31 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Hualien City month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
27January19° · Sea 24° · 1.8 h
In January, Hualien City is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 24.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 30 days, adding up to 740 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hualien City.
Hualien City in January33February20° · Sea 24° · 2.1 h
In February, Hualien City is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 24.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 671 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hualien City.
Hualien City in February47March23° · Sea 25° · 3.2 h
In March, Hualien City is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 24.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 627 mm. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Hualien City.
Hualien City in March62April25° · Sea 26° · 3.7 h
In April, Hualien City is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 26.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 603 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Hualien City.
Hualien City in April63May28° · Sea 27° · 3.9 h
In May, Hualien City is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 27.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 878 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Hualien City.
Hualien City in May67June30° · Sea 28° · 5.0 h
In June, Hualien City is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 802 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Hualien City.
Hualien City in June72July31° · Sea 29° · 6.8 h
In July, Hualien City is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 451 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Hualien City.
Hualien City in July70August31° · Sea 29° · 5.9 h
In August, Hualien City is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 500 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Hualien City.
Hualien City in August67September29° · Sea 29° · 5.2 h
In September, Hualien City is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 507 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Hualien City.
Hualien City in September64October27° · Sea 28° · 4.2 h
In October, Hualien City is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 463 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Hualien City.
Hualien City in October53November24° · Sea 26° · 3.1 h
In November, Hualien City is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 26.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 495 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Hualien City.
Hualien City in November33December20° · Sea 25° · 2.0 h
In December, Hualien City is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 24.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 559 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hualien City.
Hualien City in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Hualien 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 20°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 25 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (14°), the warmest in July (24°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from May to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from March to April and from November to December. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 211 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 | 27 | 19° | 14° | 24.0° | 1.8 h | 30 | 740 |
| FebruaryFeb | 33 | 20° | 14° | 24.1° | 2.1 h | 26 | 671 |
| MarchMar | 47 | 23° | 16° | 24.6° | 3.2 h | 27 | 627 |
| AprilApr | 62 | 25° | 18° | 26.0° | 3.7 h | 26 | 603 |
| MayMay | 63 | 28° | 21° | 27.3° | 3.9 h | 28 | 878 |
| JuneJun | 67 | 30° | 23° | 28.2° | 5.0 h | 26 | 802 |
| JulyJul | 72 | 31° | 24° | 28.8° | 6.8 h | 19 | 451 |
| AugustAug | 70 | 31° | 24° | 28.9° | 5.9 h | 21 | 500 |
| SeptemberSep | 67 | 29° | 22° | 28.5° | 5.2 h | 20 | 507 |
| OctoberOct | 64 | 27° | 20° | 27.5° | 4.2 h | 23 | 463 |
| NovemberNov | 53 | 24° | 18° | 26.2° | 3.1 h | 26 | 495 |
| DecemberDec | 33 | 20° | 15° | 24.9° | 2.0 h | 29 | 559 |
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 Hualien City
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 27.0 – 28.0 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Hualien City ranges from 24.0 °C in January to 28.9 °C in August. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From October to April the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 28.3 and 29.7 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 24.0° | 23.0° | 24.9° | pleasant |
| FebruaryFeb | 24.1° | 23.1° | 25.0° | pleasant |
| MarchMar | 24.6° | 23.6° | 25.5° | pleasant |
| AprilApr | 26.0° | 25.2° | 26.5° | warm |
| MayMay | 27.3° | 26.5° | 28.1° | warm |
| JuneJun | 28.2° | 27.6° | 28.8° | warm |
| JulyJul | 28.8° | 28.2° | 29.2° | warm |
| AugustAug | 28.9° | 28.3° | 29.7° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 28.5° | 28.0° | 29.1° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 27.5° | 27.0° | 28.0° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 26.2° | 25.6° | 26.9° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 24.9° | 24.0° | 25.8° | pleasant |
Sunshine hours in Hualien 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 4.2 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Hualien City, 36 % 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 Hualien 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, Hualien City has about 23 rainy days with 463 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Hualien 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 35 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 Hualien City
How breezy and how cloudy Hualien 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 Hualien City typically peaks at 10 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 70 % of the sky over Hualien City: mostly cloudy, with about 4.2 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 Hualien City
How often the day gets hot in Hualien 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, Hualien City has about 1 hot day, 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 Hualien City
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Hualien 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.
Hualien City has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 71) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 30).
- 58
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 64
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 71
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 64
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 30
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 1.9 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 25 min
- Distance
- 9,910 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
Hualien 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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Hualien City vs Taichung
In October Taichung has the better holiday weather (score 92 vs 64). During the day Taichung is 1 °C warmer than Hualien City. Taichung gets 3 more hours of sunshine a day.
| in October | Hualien City | Taichung |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 64 | 92 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 28° |
| Sea | 28° | no sea nearby |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 23 | 5 |
| Best time | Apr – Oct | Oct – Feb |
Through the year
Taiwan in October: the best places
In October, Hualien City ranks 10 of 12 destinations in this country.
- Kinmen29°25°90
- 2Taichung28°84
- 3Chiayi City29°82
- 4Hsinchu City27°26°79
- 5Taitung City28°28°73
- 6Tainan30°28°69
- 7Taoyuan27°65
- 8Taipei27°65
- 10Hualien CityThis page27°28°64
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Frequently asked questions about Hualien City
When is the best time to visit Hualien City?
The best time to visit Hualien City is from April to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Hualien City?
The sea temperature in Hualien City ranges from 24.0 °C in January to 28.9 °C in August. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Hualien City in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Hualien City?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 19 °C.
When does it rain most in Hualien City?
The wettest month is May with 878 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 451 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Hualien City get?
Hualien City gets around 1,430 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 6.8 hours a day; in January there are 1.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Hualien City in?
Hualien City is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Hualien City?
A nonstop flight from London to Hualien City takes about 12 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,910 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Hualien City?
Hualien 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 Hualien City?
Hualien City has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 71) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 30). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 58, May half-term 64, summer holidays 71, October half-term 64, Christmas holidays 30.