Kaohsiung Weather
Kaohsiung weather today, the 14-day forecast, and average temperature, rain and what to wear for every month — compared against Hong Kong. Best months to visit: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov and Dec.
Kaohsiung current weather
Kaohsiung now (local time 15:15)
30°C
Clear
- Feels like
- 34°
- Humidity
- 70%
- Wind
- 9 km/h
Next 7 days · what to wear
24° – 30°C
Mostly dry all week
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors.
Kaohsiung 14-day forecast
Today
10/4
☀️
30°
26°
💧0%
Mon
10/5
🌦️
30°
25°
💧24%
Tue
10/6
🌦️
30°
25°
💧41%
Wed
10/7
🌦️
29°
24°
💧19%
Thu
10/8
🌦️
29°
26°
💧37%
Fri
10/9
🌦️
29°
26°
💧6%
Sat
10/10
☁️
30°
24°
💧4%
Sun
10/11
🌤️
30°
26°
💧4%
Mon
10/12
🌦️
30°
26°
💧22%
Tue
10/13
🌦️
29°
26°
💧14%
Wed
10/14
🌦️
29°
25°
💧18%
Thu
10/15
🌦️
29°
25°
💧16%
Fri
10/16
☁️
31°
25°
💧16%
Sat
10/17
🌦️
29°
26°
💧10%
Best time to visit Kaohsiung
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Kaohsiung are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov and Dec. The hottest month is July (average high 32°C) and the coldest is January (average low 16°C).
Kaohsiung climate by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | vs Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanBest | 24°C | 16°C | 20 mm | 71% | +3°C |
| FebBest | 25°C | 17°C | 13 mm | 72% | +3°C |
| MarBest | 27°C | 19°C | 15 mm | 72% | +3°C |
| AprBest | 28°C | 22°C | 72 mm | 74% | +2°C |
| May | 30°C | 25°C | 205 mm | 80% | +1°C |
| Jun | 31°C | 26°C | 218 mm | 82% | 0°C |
| Jul | 32°C | 27°C | 327 mm | 81% | 0°C |
| Aug | 30°C | 26°C | 384 mm | 85% | -1°C |
| Sep | 31°C | 26°C | 195 mm | 83% | 0°C |
| Oct | 29°C | 24°C | 240 mm | 81% | +1°C |
| NovBest | 28°C | 21°C | 56 mm | 78% | +2°C |
| DecBest | 25°C | 17°C | 25 mm | 71% | +3°C |
Data: Open-Meteo historical weather, 2020–2024 averages (ERA5); Hong Kong comparison uses HKO 1991–2020 normals.
Kaohsiung weather month by month: what to wear
Kaohsiung in OctoberThis month
October in Kaohsiung is warm to hot: average highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C, around 240 mm of rain (wet) and 81% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Kaohsiung in NovemberBest month
November in Kaohsiung is warm to hot: average highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C, around 56 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 78% humidity — about 2°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors.
Kaohsiung in DecemberBest month
December in Kaohsiung is pleasantly warm: average highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C, around 25 mm of rain (dry) and 71% humidity — about 3°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings.
Kaohsiung in JanuaryBest month
January in Kaohsiung is pleasantly warm: average highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C, around 20 mm of rain (dry) and 71% humidity — about 3°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings.
Kaohsiung in FebruaryBest month
February in Kaohsiung is pleasantly warm: average highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C, around 13 mm of rain (dry) and 72% humidity — about 3°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings.
Kaohsiung in MarchBest month
March in Kaohsiung is warm to hot: average highs of 27°C and lows of 19°C, around 15 mm of rain (dry) and 72% humidity — about 3°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors.
Kaohsiung in AprilBest month
April in Kaohsiung is warm to hot: average highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C, around 72 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 74% humidity — about 2°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors.
Kaohsiung in May
May in Kaohsiung is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C, around 205 mm of rain (wet) and 80% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Kaohsiung in June
June in Kaohsiung is warm to hot: average highs of 31°C and lows of 26°C, around 218 mm of rain (wet) and 82% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Kaohsiung in July
July in Kaohsiung is hot: average highs of 32°C and lows of 27°C, around 327 mm of rain (very wet) and 81% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Kaohsiung in August
August in Kaohsiung is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 26°C, around 384 mm of rain (very wet) and 85% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Kaohsiung in September
September in Kaohsiung is warm to hot: average highs of 31°C and lows of 26°C, around 195 mm of rain (wet) and 83% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
FAQ
›What is the best time to visit Kaohsiung?
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Kaohsiung are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov and Dec. The hottest month is July (average high 32°C) and the coldest is January (average low 16°C).
›What's the weather like in Kaohsiung in October, and what should I wear?
October in Kaohsiung is warm to hot: average highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C, around 240 mm of rain (wet) and 81% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. What to wear: Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
›What's the weather like in Kaohsiung in November, and what should I wear?
November in Kaohsiung is warm to hot: average highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C, around 56 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 78% humidity — about 2°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors.
›When is the rainy season in Kaohsiung?
Kaohsiung is wettest in August, with about 384 mm on average, and driest in February, with about 13 mm.
›How cold does Kaohsiung get? Does it snow?
The coldest month is January, averaging 24°C by day and 16°C at night. Snow is very unlikely.
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Forecast data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 3 hours. Hottest month: July; coldest: January.