AI-generatedTaichung at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – Feb
- Warmest month
- Jul · 32°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,190 h
- Rain a year
- 2,008 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 91 m
Climate in Taichung
Taichung 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 20 °C. With around 2,190 hours of sunshine a year, Taichung is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Taichung
The best time to visit Taichung is from October to February. In October, though, the typhoon season is at its peak: check the forecast before you go. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to February. Rain is frequent from March to August; the wettest month is June with 337 mm.
Taichung through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Taichung in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 24–30 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Taichung in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 31–32 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 59 rainy days in all
Taichung in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 26–30 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Taichung in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 20–22 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar – Aug
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: October – February
October is the peak of the typhoon season Hurricane season
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°
05:5417:32
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 05:40–06:24 · evening 17:01–17:46
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:31–05:40 · evening 17:46–17:55
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 Taichung compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 29° at the start of the month to 27° at the end. The days get 0.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 29° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 20° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.3 h |
What is the weather like in Taichung in October?
In October, Taichung is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 59 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Taichung.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 38 min05:54 – 17:32
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 25 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 29 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 41 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 5 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %81 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %70 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %95 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Windproof jacket
Compare two months in Taichung
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
November has the better holiday weather in Taichung: score 88 against 83. In November, days are 3 °C cooler than in October. November has one more rainy day. The sun shines an hour less a day in November.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 83 | 88better |
| Daytime high | 29° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 22° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 7.2 hbetter | 6.7 h |
| Rainy days | 5better | 6 |
| Rainfall | 59 mm | 60 mm |
| Muggy days | 25 | 15better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Taichung month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
77January20° · 4.7 h
In January, Taichung is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 70 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Taichung.
Taichung in January74February21° · 4.8 h
In February, Taichung is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 106 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Taichung.
Taichung in February68March24° · 4.7 h
In March, Taichung is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 153 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Taichung.
Taichung in March66April27° · 5.3 h
In April, Taichung is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 190 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Taichung.
Taichung in April47May30° · 6.0 h
In May, Taichung is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 299 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 Taichung.
Taichung in May40June31° · 6.9 h
In June, Taichung is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 337 mm. On about 22 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 Taichung.
Taichung in June37July32° · 7.6 h
In July, Taichung is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 244 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 not an ideal month for a holiday in Taichung.
Taichung in July36August31° · 6.4 h
In August, Taichung is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 286 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 Taichung.
Taichung in August55September30° · 6.4 h
In September, Taichung is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 139 mm in total. On about 19 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 Taichung.
Taichung in September83October29° · 7.2 h
In October, Taichung is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 59 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Taichung.
Taichung in October88November26° · 6.7 h
In November, Taichung is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 60 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Taichung.
Taichung in November82December22° · 5.3 h
In December, Taichung is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 65 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Taichung.
Taichung in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Taichung
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 25 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (14°), the warmest in July (25°). 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 223 days a year, mostly from April to November.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 77 | 20° | 14° | 4.7 h | 8 | 70 |
| FebruaryFeb | 74 | 21° | 14° | 4.8 h | 10 | 106 |
| MarchMar | 68 | 24° | 16° | 4.7 h | 12 | 153 |
| AprilApr | 66 | 27° | 20° | 5.3 h | 14 | 190 |
| MayMay | 47 | 30° | 22° | 6.0 h | 17 | 299 |
| JuneJun | 40 | 31° | 24° | 6.9 h | 21 | 337 |
| JulyJul | 37 | 32° | 25° | 7.6 h | 18 | 244 |
| AugustAug | 36 | 31° | 24° | 6.4 h | 20 | 286 |
| SeptemberSep | 55 | 30° | 23° | 6.4 h | 11 | 139 |
| OctoberOct | 83 | 29° | 22° | 7.2 h | 5 | 59 |
| NovemberNov | 88 | 26° | 19° | 6.7 h | 6 | 60 |
| DecemberDec | 82 | 22° | 16° | 5.3 h | 7 | 65 |
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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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Taichung
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 7.2 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Taichung, 62 % 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
Rain in Taichung: 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, Taichung has about 5 rainy days with 59 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Taichung
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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Taichung
How breezy and how cloudy Taichung 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 Taichung typically peaks at 29 km/h during the day: Beaufort 5, fresh breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 41 % of the sky over Taichung: mostly sunny, with about 7.2 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Taichung
How often the day gets hot in Taichung (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, Taichung has about 5 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °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 Taichung
Weather for your travel dates
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Taichung 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.
Taichung has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 83) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 36).
- 67
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 26 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 46
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 36
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 83
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 80
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 7 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
- 9,840 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.
Good to know: Taiwan
- Currency
- New Taiwan Dollar (TWD)
- Language
- Chinese
- Sockets
- Type A, B · 110 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +886
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Only 110 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
Storm season
Taichung 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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Taichung vs Chiayi City
In October the holiday weather in Taichung and Chiayi City is about equally good (score 83 vs 82). During the day it is about as warm in Chiayi City as in Taichung.
| in October | Taichung | Chiayi City |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 83 | 82 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 |
| Best time | Oct – Feb | Oct – Feb |
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In October, Taichung ranks 3 of 13 destinations in this country.
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- 8Taoyuan27°65
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Frequently asked questions about Taichung
When is the best time to visit Taichung?
The best time to visit Taichung is from October to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Taichung?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 20 °C.
When does it rain most in Taichung?
Rain is frequent from March to August; the wettest month is June with 337 mm. The driest month is October with 59 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Taichung get?
Taichung gets around 2,190 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.6 hours a day; in January there are 4.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Taichung in?
Taichung is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Taichung?
A nonstop flight from London to Taichung takes about 12 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,840 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Taichung?
Taichung 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 Taichung?
Taichung has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 83) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 36). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 67, May half-term 46, summer holidays 36, October half-term 83, Christmas holidays 80.