AI-generatedKeelung at a glance
- Best time
- Jan – May, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jul · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 28.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,630 h
- Rain a year
- 1,530 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 19 m
Climate in Keelung
Keelung 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 1,630 hours of sunshine a year, Keelung is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Keelung
The best time to visit Keelung is from January to May and from October to November. 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 July. Rain is frequent in June, from August to September and in December; the wettest month is August with 177 mm.
Keelung through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Keelung in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 22–28 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Keelung in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 30–31 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Keelung in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 24–29 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Keelung in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 19–20 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 2.6 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jul
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jun, Aug – Sep, Dec
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: March – April, 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: January – May, October – November
October is the peak of the typhoon season Hurricane season
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 24°
- Midday, 13:00: about 26°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 26°
- Evening, 20:00: about 24°
- Night, 23:00: about 23°
05:5017:27
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 05:36–06:21 · evening 16:56–17:41
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:27–05:36 · evening 17:41–17:50
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 Keelung 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 27° to 25°. The days get 0.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 28° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 21° |
| Sea | 27° | 25° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.3 h |
What is the weather like in Keelung in October?
In October, Keelung is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 152 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Keelung.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 36 min05:50 – 17:27
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 22 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 26 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 61 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %20 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %38 %
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
Compare two months in Keelung
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 April bring similar holiday weather to Keelung (score 65 and 65). In April, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 65 | 65 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 22° | 20° |
| Sea | 25.9° | 23.5° |
| Sunshine | 4.2 h | 4.4 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Rainfall | 152 mm | 115 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 22 | 17better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Keelung month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
61January19° · Sea 21° · 2.4 h
In January, Keelung is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 21.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Keelung.
Keelung in January61February20° · Sea 22° · 2.9 h
In February, Keelung is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 21.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 92 mm in total. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Keelung.
Keelung in February63March22° · Sea 22° · 4.0 h
In March, Keelung is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 22.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 106 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Keelung.
Keelung in March65April25° · Sea 24° · 4.4 h
In April, Keelung is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 23.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 115 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Keelung.
Keelung in April61May28° · Sea 25° · 4.7 h
In May, Keelung is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 165 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Keelung.
Keelung in May51June30° · Sea 27° · 5.6 h
In June, Keelung is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 153 mm in total. On about 15 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 Keelung.
Keelung in June53July31° · Sea 28° · 7.4 h
In July, Keelung is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 129 mm in total. On about 27 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 Keelung.
Keelung in July47August31° · Sea 28° · 6.6 h
In August, Keelung is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 177 mm. On about 25 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 Keelung.
Keelung in August55September29° · Sea 28° · 5.8 h
In September, Keelung is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 172 mm. On about 8 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 Keelung.
Keelung in September65October26° · Sea 26° · 4.2 h
In October, Keelung is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 152 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Keelung.
Keelung in October60November24° · Sea 24° · 3.1 h
In November, Keelung is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 24.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 109 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Keelung.
Keelung in November59December20° · Sea 23° · 2.4 h
In December, Keelung is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 22.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 89 mm in total. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Keelung.
Keelung in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Keelung
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 (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 22°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 22 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (15°), the warmest in July (26°). 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 213 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 | 61 | 19° | 15° | 21.4° | 2.4 h | 13 | 73 |
| FebruaryFeb | 61 | 20° | 15° | 21.5° | 2.9 h | 13 | 92 |
| MarchMar | 63 | 22° | 17° | 22.1° | 4.0 h | 13 | 106 |
| AprilApr | 65 | 25° | 20° | 23.5° | 4.4 h | 13 | 115 |
| MayMay | 61 | 28° | 23° | 25.4° | 4.7 h | 14 | 165 |
| JuneJun | 51 | 30° | 25° | 27.1° | 5.6 h | 14 | 153 |
| JulyJul | 53 | 31° | 26° | 28.1° | 7.4 h | 11 | 129 |
| AugustAug | 47 | 31° | 26° | 28.3° | 6.6 h | 14 | 177 |
| SeptemberSep | 55 | 29° | 25° | 27.5° | 5.8 h | 14 | 172 |
| OctoberOct | 65 | 26° | 22° | 25.9° | 4.2 h | 13 | 152 |
| NovemberNov | 60 | 24° | 20° | 24.2° | 3.1 h | 13 | 109 |
| DecemberDec | 59 | 20° | 16° | 22.6° | 2.4 h | 14 | 89 |
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 Keelung
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 25.3 – 26.8 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Keelung ranges from 21.4 °C in January to 28.3 °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 November to March 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 27.6 and 29.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 21.4° | 20.6° | 22.1° | refreshing |
| FebruaryFeb | 21.5° | 20.6° | 22.4° | refreshing |
| MarchMar | 22.1° | 20.7° | 23.3° | refreshing |
| AprilApr | 23.5° | 22.5° | 24.2° | pleasant |
| MayMay | 25.4° | 24.4° | 26.1° | pleasant |
| JuneJun | 27.1° | 26.5° | 27.7° | warm |
| JulyJul | 28.1° | 27.7° | 28.7° | warm |
| AugustAug | 28.3° | 27.6° | 29.0° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 27.5° | 26.9° | 28.4° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 25.9° | 25.3° | 26.8° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 24.2° | 23.1° | 25.3° | pleasant |
| DecemberDec | 22.6° | 21.7° | 23.3° | refreshing |
Sunshine hours in Keelung
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 Keelung, 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 Keelung: 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, Keelung has about 13 rainy days with 152 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Keelung
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 Keelung
How breezy and how cloudy Keelung 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 Keelung typically peaks at 26 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: Sep – Apr.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 61 % of the sky over Keelung: variable cloud, 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 Keelung
How often the day gets hot in Keelung (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, Keelung has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 26 °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 Keelung
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Keelung 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.
Keelung has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 65) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 49).
- 64
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 59
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
- 49
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 65
October half-term
Oct
GoodBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 60
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 2.4 h of sun a day
- 13 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 20 min
- Distance
- 9,810 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
Keelung 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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Keelung vs Jiufen
In October Keelung has the better holiday weather (score 65 vs 55). During the day Jiufen is 1 °C cooler than Keelung. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Keelung | Jiufen |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 65 | 55 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 25° |
| Sea | 26° | 26° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 17 |
| Best time | Jan – May, Oct – Nov | May – Oct |
Through the year
Taiwan in October: the best places
In October, Keelung ranks 7 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
- 7KeelungThis page26°26°65
- 8Taipei27°65
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Frequently asked questions about Keelung
When is the best time to visit Keelung?
The best time to visit Keelung is from January to May and from October to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Keelung?
The sea temperature in Keelung ranges from 21.4 °C in January to 28.3 °C in August. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Keelung in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 25.9 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Keelung?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 19 °C.
When does it rain most in Keelung?
Rain is frequent in June, from August to September and in December; the wettest month is August with 177 mm. The driest month is January with 73 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Keelung get?
Keelung gets around 1,630 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.4 hours a day; in January there are 2.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Keelung in?
Keelung is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Keelung?
A nonstop flight from London to Keelung takes about 12 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,810 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Keelung?
Keelung 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 Keelung?
Keelung has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 65) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 49). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 64, May half-term 59, summer holidays 49, October half-term 65, Christmas holidays 60.