Taichung (Qingshui) weather by month & the best time to visit
Taiwan · major coastal city · humid subtropical climate

The best time to visit Taichung (Qingshui) is February — its sunniest month (Sunshine Score 78/100), with October and November close behind. Taichung (Qingshui) averages about 1,740 hours of sunshine a year. Daytime highs around 20°C / 68°F and roughly 61 mm of rain in February.
When is the best time to visit Taichung (Qingshui)?
For sunshine, the best time to visit Taichung (Qingshui) is February, then October and November. The dullest month is May (61/100, 219 mm of rain). The full month-by-month picture is in the table below.
How sunny is Taichung (Qingshui)?
Taichung (Qingshui) isn't a sunny place by world standards: about 1,740 hours of sunshine a year. February (78/100) is noticeably better than May (61). It ranks #9 of 13 destinations in Taiwan for annual sunshine, below the national median of 1,763 hours. Rain has a clear season: the wettest stretch, around July, carries about 44% of the annual 1,678 mm.
Sunshine Score by month
| Month | Score | Day high | Night low | Rain | UV | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70 | 19° / 66°F | 14° / 57°F | 65 mm | 4 | 20° / 68°F |
| February | 78 | 20° / 68°F | 15° / 59°F | 61 mm | 5 | 21° / 70°F |
| March | 68 | 22° / 72°F | 17° / 63°F | 111 mm | 6 | 21° / 70°F |
| April | 67 | 24° / 75°F | 21° / 70°F | 118 mm | 6 | 27° / 81°F |
| May | 61 | 27° / 81°F | 24° / 75°F | 219 mm | 7 | 27° / 81°F |
| June | 61 | 28° / 82°F | 25° / 77°F | 277 mm | 9 | 30° / 86°F |
| July | 61 | 29° / 84°F | 26° / 79°F | 178 mm | 10 | 32° / 90°F |
| August | 61 | 29° / 84°F | 26° / 79°F | 285 mm | 9 | 31° / 88°F |
| September | 61 | 28° / 82°F | 25° / 77°F | 173 mm | 8 | 31° / 88°F |
| October | 77 | 27° / 81°F | 23° / 73°F | 66 mm | 7 | 28° / 82°F |
| November | 77 | 24° / 75°F | 20° / 68°F | 62 mm | 5 | 24° / 75°F |
| December | 77 | 21° / 70°F | 16° / 61°F | 63 mm | 4 | 20° / 68°F |
Sea temperature in Taichung (Qingshui) by month
The sea off Taichung (Qingshui) is warmest in July at around 32°C / 90°F, and coolest in January at 20°C / 68°F. The water sits at a comfortable 21°C or warmer roughly 10 months a year. Month-by-month sea-surface temperatures are in the Sea column of the table above.
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Taichung (Qingshui): questions and answers
What kind of destination is Taichung (Qingshui)?
Taichung (Qingshui) is a major coastal city in Taiwan with a humid subtropical climate — the sea reaches 32°C at its warmest and is swimmable (21°C+) about 10 months a year.
How many hours of sunshine does Taichung (Qingshui) get a year?
Taichung (Qingshui) gets about 1,740 hours of sunshine a year, at its best around February.
When is the best time to visit Taichung (Qingshui)?
The sunniest time to visit Taichung (Qingshui) is February, when the Sunshine Score peaks at 78/100 (with October and November close behind). Expect daytime highs around 20°C / 68°F.
What is the least sunny month in Taichung (Qingshui)?
May is the least sunny month in Taichung (Qingshui), scoring 61/100 with about 219 mm of rain.
What is the sea temperature in Taichung (Qingshui)?
The sea in Taichung (Qingshui) ranges from about 20°C (January) to 32°C (July). Month-by-month sea temperatures are on this page.
How strong is the sun in Taichung (Qingshui)?
The typical midday UV index in Taichung (Qingshui) peaks around 10 (very high) in July, easing to about 4 (moderate) in January. Month-by-month midday UV values are in the UV column of the table on this page.
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