Climate in Kaohsiung

Kaohsiung, Taiwan has a tropical climate. The annual average temperature is about 24.6°C and the city receives roughly 2499 mm of precipitation across 276 rainy days a year, with around 426 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 33.6°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 15.6°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Kaohsiung is classified as Tropical. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Kaohsiung receives about 2499 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 276 rainy days. The wettest month is Jul and the driest is Jan.

Kaohsiung sees an estimated 426 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jul.

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Kaohsiung are Jan, Feb, Dec. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Kaohsiung has a climate comfort score of 52/100, a moderate year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

• Climate in Taipei — Humid Subtropical, comfort 53/100
• Climate in Hong Kong — Tropical, comfort 53/100
• Climate in Busan — Humid Subtropical, comfort 78/100