Kaohsiung Climate by Month – Rainy Season, Temperature Averages
Summary
The climate figures for Kaohsiung are averaged from 2016–2025 observations (10 years). Annual rainfall averages about 1,972 mm.
The rainy season runs May–October. The wettest month is August with 458.7 mm across 24 rain days; the driest is February at just 17.4 mm.
The hottest month is July (average high 31.1°C) and the coolest is January (23.2°C).
The most comfortable time to visit Kaohsiung is February — less rain and milder heat.
Monthly averages · 2016–2025
| Monthly averages | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.2° | 15.9° | 41 mm | 5 |
| February | 24.0° | 16.5° | 17 mm | 5 |
| March | 26.0° | 18.9° | 34 mm | 6 |
| April | 28.3° | 22.1° | 65 mm | 7 |
| May | 29.9° | 24.7° | 181 mm | 15 |
| June | 30.7° | 26.1° | 317 mm | 21 |
| July | 31.1° | 26.3° | 384 mm | 23 |
| August | 30.3° | 26.0° | 459 mm | 24 |
| September | 30.4° | 25.6° | 227 mm | 20 |
| October | 29.2° | 24.0° | 173 mm | 13 |
| November | 27.3° | 21.4° | 53 mm | 6 |
| December | 24.8° | 17.7° | 21 mm | 4 |