Kaohsiung weather
At 11:00 AM local time it was partly cloudy and 30°C (86°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Oct–Apr. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Kaohsiung, Takao, Taiwan.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 54%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Oct–AprOff season Jun–Sep
About Kaohsiung weather
Is it raining in Kaohsiung right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 30° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Kaohsiung this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 28–30° and lows of 24–25°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Tuesday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Kaohsiung lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.8 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Kaohsiung?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Kaohsiung weather by month
When is the best time to visit Kaohsiung?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Kaohsiung is Oct–Apr, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Sep tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 23°C (74°F) in January to 30°C (85°F) in May.
What is the rainiest month in Kaohsiung?
August is the wettest month, with about 436 mm (17.2 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 27 mm (1.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Kaohsiung?
May is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (85°F) and lows of 25°C (76°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 23°C (74°F) and lows of 18°C (64°F).
Does Kaohsiung have a rainy season?
Yes. May–Sep is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Nov–Apr is usually dry (under 60 mm).
How warm is the sea in Kaohsiung?
The sea is warmest in July at about 31°C (87°F) and coolest in February at about 24°C (74°F). It is comfortable for swimming (22°C or more) in Year-round.
Kaohsiung weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months