Kaohsiung (Xiaogang) weather by month & the best time to visit
Taiwan · major coastal city · tropical — wet & dry seasons climate
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The best time to visit Kaohsiung (Xiaogang) is February — its sunniest month (Sunshine Score 86/100), with January and December close behind. Kaohsiung (Xiaogang) averages about 2,124 hours of sunshine a year. Daytime highs around 26°C / 79°F and roughly 27 mm of rain in February.
When is the best time to visit Kaohsiung (Xiaogang)?
For sunshine, the best time to visit Kaohsiung (Xiaogang) is February, then January and December. The dullest month is May (64/100, 183 mm of rain). The full month-by-month picture is in the table below.
How sunny is Kaohsiung (Xiaogang)?
Kaohsiung (Xiaogang) gets a moderate 2,124 hours of sunshine a year. February (86/100) is noticeably better than May (64). Kaohsiung (Xiaogang) is the sunniest of the 13 destinations tracked in Taiwan. Rain has a clear season: the wettest stretch, around July, carries about 58% of the annual 1,765 mm.
Sunshine Score by month
| Month | Score | Day high | Night low | Rain | UV | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 85 | 25° / 77°F | 19° / 66°F | 33 mm | 6 | 25° / 77°F |
| February | 86 | 26° / 79°F | 20° / 68°F | 27 mm | 7 | 25° / 77°F |
| March | 84 | 28° / 82°F | 21° / 70°F | 37 mm | 7 | 25° / 77°F |
| April | 81 | 30° / 86°F | 24° / 75°F | 56 mm | 8 | 28° / 82°F |
| May | 64 | 31° / 88°F | 26° / 79°F | 183 mm | 8 | 29° / 84°F |
| June | 64 | 31° / 88°F | 27° / 81°F | 303 mm | 9 | 31° / 88°F |
| July | 64 | 31° / 88°F | 27° / 81°F | 287 mm | 10 | 32° / 90°F |
| August | 64 | 31° / 88°F | 27° / 81°F | 436 mm | 9 | 31° / 88°F |
| September | 64 | 30° / 86°F | 26° / 79°F | 240 mm | 8 | 31° / 88°F |
| October | 77 | 30° / 86°F | 25° / 77°F | 76 mm | 7 | 29° / 84°F |
| November | 81 | 28° / 82°F | 23° / 73°F | 53 mm | 6 | 28° / 82°F |
| December | 85 | 26° / 79°F | 20° / 68°F | 34 mm | 5 | 25° / 77°F |
Sea temperature in Kaohsiung (Xiaogang) by month
The sea off Kaohsiung (Xiaogang) is warmest in July at around 32°C / 90°F, and coolest in January at 25°C / 77°F. The water sits at a comfortable 21°C or warmer roughly all year round. Month-by-month sea-surface temperatures are in the Sea column of the table above.
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Head-to-head
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Kaohsiung (Xiaogang): questions and answers
What kind of destination is Kaohsiung (Xiaogang)?
Kaohsiung (Xiaogang) is a major coastal city in Taiwan with a tropical — wet & dry seasons climate — the sea reaches 32°C at its warmest and is swimmable (21°C+) year-round.
How many hours of sunshine does Kaohsiung (Xiaogang) get a year?
Kaohsiung (Xiaogang) gets about 2,124 hours of sunshine a year, at its best around February.
When is the best time to visit Kaohsiung (Xiaogang)?
The sunniest time to visit Kaohsiung (Xiaogang) is February, when the Sunshine Score peaks at 86/100 (with January and December close behind). Expect daytime highs around 26°C / 79°F.
What is the least sunny month in Kaohsiung (Xiaogang)?
May is the least sunny month in Kaohsiung (Xiaogang), scoring 64/100 with about 183 mm of rain.
Is Kaohsiung (Xiaogang) the sunniest place in Taiwan?
Yes — with about 2,124 hours of sunshine a year, Kaohsiung (Xiaogang) has the most annual sunshine of the 13 Taiwan destinations tracked by Sunshine Atlas.
What is the sea temperature in Kaohsiung (Xiaogang)?
The sea in Kaohsiung (Xiaogang) ranges from about 25°C (January) to 32°C (July). Month-by-month sea temperatures are on this page.
How strong is the sun in Kaohsiung (Xiaogang)?
The typical midday UV index in Kaohsiung (Xiaogang) peaks around 10 (very high) in July, easing to about 5 (moderate) in December. Month-by-month midday UV values are in the UV column of the table on this page.
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