AI-generatedKaohsiung at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- Jul · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Jul · 29.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,100 h
- Rain a year
- 1,906 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 9 m
Climate in Kaohsiung
Kaohsiung has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 22 °C. With around 2,100 hours of sunshine a year, Kaohsiung is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 6.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: November – March
October is the peak of the typhoon season
Good forBeach & swimming
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 25°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 25°
- Night, 23:00: about 24°
05:5417:34
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 05:41–06:25 · evening 17:04–17:48
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:32–05:41 · evening 17:48–17:57
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.
What is the weather like in Kaohsiung in October?
In October, Kaohsiung is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 93 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Kaohsiung.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 40 min05:54 – 17:34
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 30 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 56 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 3 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8Asia/Taipei
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %85 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %53 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %52 %
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
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Kaohsiung
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 27.4 – 28.6 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Kaohsiung ranges from 23.8 °C in February to 29.5 °C in July. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
From November to February 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 28.9 and 30.2 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 23.9° | 22.9° | 24.8° | pleasant |
| FebruaryFeb | 23.8° | 22.8° | 24.6° | pleasant |
| MarchMar | 24.4° | 23.6° | 25.2° | pleasant |
| AprilApr | 26.0° | 25.4° | 26.5° | warm |
| MayMay | 27.7° | 27.1° | 28.3° | warm |
| JuneJun | 28.9° | 28.2° | 29.8° | warm |
| JulyJul | 29.5° | 28.9° | 30.2° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 29.4° | 28.7° | 30.1° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.0° | 28.4° | 29.5° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 27.9° | 27.4° | 28.6° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 26.4° | 25.8° | 26.8° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 24.8° | 24.1° | 25.5° | pleasant |
Sunshine hours in Kaohsiung
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 6.2 of 11.7 hours of daylight in Kaohsiung, 53 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Kaohsiung
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 it, 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.
Rain in Kaohsiung: 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, Kaohsiung has about 11 rainy days with 93 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Kaohsiung
How breezy and how cloudy Kaohsiung 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 Kaohsiung typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
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 56 % of the sky over Kaohsiung: variable cloud, with about 6.2 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 Kaohsiung
How often the day gets hot in Kaohsiung (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, Kaohsiung has about 3 hot days, with an average daytime high of 28 °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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Kaohsiung
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 22°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 30 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (15°), the warmest in July (25°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from April to November; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from December to March. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 252 days a year, mostly from March to November.
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 | 83 | 22° | 15° | 23.9° | 5.3 h | 6 | 37 |
| FebruaryFeb | 85 | 24° | 16° | 23.8° | 5.5 h | 6 | 29 |
| MarchMar | 83 | 26° | 19° | 24.4° | 6.2 h | 8 | 41 |
| AprilApr | 67 | 28° | 21° | 26.0° | 6.2 h | 11 | 99 |
| MayMay | 44 | 29° | 24° | 27.7° | 5.7 h | 19 | 262 |
| JuneJun | 44 | 30° | 25° | 28.9° | 5.8 h | 22 | 361 |
| JulyJul | 41 | 30° | 25° | 29.5° | 6.4 h | 21 | 310 |
| AugustAug | 42 | 30° | 25° | 29.4° | 5.4 h | 22 | 380 |
| SeptemberSep | 50 | 29° | 24° | 29.0° | 6.2 h | 16 | 201 |
| OctoberOct | 69 | 28° | 22° | 27.9° | 6.2 h | 11 | 93 |
| NovemberNov | 82 | 26° | 20° | 26.4° | 5.4 h | 7 | 53 |
| DecemberDec | 82 | 23° | 17° | 24.8° | 4.8 h | 6 | 41 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
22.62° N, 120.31° E · 9 m · Asia/Taipei
Best time to visit Kaohsiung
The best time to visit Kaohsiung is from November to March. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from February to April and from October to December. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to March. Rain is most frequent from May to September; the wettest month is August with 380 mm.
Kaohsiung through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Kaohsiung in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 26–29 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Kaohsiung in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 65 rainy days in all
Kaohsiung in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 26–29 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Kaohsiung in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 22–24 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Kaohsiung for you.
Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Kaohsiung
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Kaohsiung: score 85 against 69. In February, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 4 °C cooler in February. February has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 69 | 85better |
| Day high | 28° | 24° |
| Night low | 22° | 16° |
| Sea | 27.9° | 23.8° |
| Sunshine | 6.2 hbetter | 5.5 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 93 mm | 29 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 30 | 3better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Feb – Apr, Oct – Dec
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Mar
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May – Sep
12 or more rainy days
Kaohsiung month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
83January22° · Sea 24° · 5 h
In January, Kaohsiung is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 23.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Kaohsiung.
Kaohsiung in January85February24° · Sea 24° · 6 h
In February, Kaohsiung is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 29 mm. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Kaohsiung.
Kaohsiung in February83March26° · Sea 24° · 6 h
In March, Kaohsiung is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 24.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Kaohsiung.
Kaohsiung in March67April28° · Sea 26° · 6 h
In April, Kaohsiung is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 99 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Kaohsiung.
Kaohsiung in April44May29° · Sea 28° · 6 h
In May, Kaohsiung is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 262 mm. On about 13 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 Kaohsiung.
Kaohsiung in May44June30° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In June, Kaohsiung is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 361 mm. On about 14 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 Kaohsiung.
Kaohsiung in June41July30° · Sea 30° · 6 h
In July, Kaohsiung is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 310 mm. On about 19 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 Kaohsiung.
Kaohsiung in July42August30° · Sea 29° · 5 h
In August, Kaohsiung is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 380 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Kaohsiung.
Kaohsiung in August50September29° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In September, Kaohsiung is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 201 mm. On about 10 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 Kaohsiung.
Kaohsiung in September69October28° · Sea 28° · 6 h
In October, Kaohsiung is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 93 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Kaohsiung.
Kaohsiung in October82November26° · Sea 26° · 5 h
In November, Kaohsiung is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 53 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Kaohsiung.
Kaohsiung in November82December23° · Sea 25° · 5 h
In December, Kaohsiung is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 24.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Kaohsiung.
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Kaohsiung vs. Tainan
In October Tainan has the better holiday weather (score 76 vs. 69). During the day it is about as warm in Tainan as in Kaohsiung. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Kaohsiung | Tainan |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 69 | 76 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 28° |
| Sea | 28° | 28° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 7 |
| Best time | Nov – Mar | Oct – Apr |
Through the year
Taiwan in October: the best places
In October, Kaohsiung ranks 3 of 4 destinations in this country.
- Kinmen County27°25°90
- 2Tainan28°28°76
- 3KaohsiungThis page28°28°69
- 4Taipei26°65
Planning a trip to Kaohsiung
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Kaohsiung 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.
Kaohsiung has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 83) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 42).
- 72
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 44
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 42
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 69
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 83
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 30 min
- Distance
- 9,960 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
Kaohsiung 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); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Kaohsiung
When is the best time to visit Kaohsiung?
The best time to visit Kaohsiung is from November to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Kaohsiung?
The sea temperature in Kaohsiung ranges from 23.8 °C in February to 29.5 °C in July. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Kaohsiung in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Kaohsiung?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 22 °C.
When does it rain most in Kaohsiung?
Rain is most frequent from May to September; the wettest month is August with 380 mm. The driest month is February with 29 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Kaohsiung get?
Kaohsiung gets around 2,100 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 6.4 hours a day; in December there are 4.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Kaohsiung in?
Kaohsiung uses the time zone Asia/Taipei, at UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Kaohsiung?
A nonstop flight from London to Kaohsiung takes about 12 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,960 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Kaohsiung?
Kaohsiung 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 Kaohsiung?
Kaohsiung has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 83) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 42). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 72, May half-term 44, Summer holidays 42, October half-term 69, Christmas holidays 83.
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