Climate Insights for Dongshi

Chiayi County, Taiwan, Taiwan

Hottest
July
29°C peak
Coldest
January
17°C low
Wettest
August
382mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Dongshi is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 1452mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 382mm of rainfall. Dongshi is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 17°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 19° Average: 18° Min: 17° Feb Max: 19° Average: 19° Min: 18° Mar Max: 22° Average: 21° Min: 20° Apr Max: 24° Average: 24° Min: 23° May Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 25° Jun Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 27° Jul Max: 29° Average: 29° Min: 28° Aug Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 27° Sep Max: 28° Average: 28° Min: 27° Oct Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 25° Nov Max: 24° Average: 23° Min: 23° Dec Max: 21° Average: 20° Min: 19°
Max
Average
Min

Dongshi sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 17°C to 29°C. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 18°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 29mm Feb Precipitation: 24mm Mar Precipitation: 47mm Apr Precipitation: 70mm May Precipitation: 156mm Jun Precipitation: 232mm Jul Precipitation: 252mm Aug Precipitation: 382mm Sep Precipitation: 156mm Oct Precipitation: 64mm Nov Precipitation: 14mm Dec Precipitation: 24mm
Precipitation

Dongshi is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1452mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 121mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 382mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 14mm. That's 368mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h 35km/h 40km/h 45km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 39km/h Feb Wind Speed: 38km/h Mar Wind Speed: 33km/h Apr Wind Speed: 28km/h May Wind Speed: 25km/h Jun Wind Speed: 25km/h Jul Wind Speed: 25km/h Aug Wind Speed: 24km/h Sep Wind Speed: 26km/h Oct Wind Speed: 35km/h Nov Wind Speed: 37km/h Dec Wind Speed: 43km/h
Wind Speed

Dongshi is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 31km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 43km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 24km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 19km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 40km/h in winter, 29km/h in spring, 25km/h in summer, 32km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Dongshi, which began on March 20, 2026. Dongshi is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 17°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 20 to 27°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 273mm for the season, averaging 91mm per month. Winds are strong, averaging 29km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 27 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 867mm across the season with a monthly average of 289mm. Winds are moderate at around 25km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 23 to 28°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 235mm for the season, averaging 78mm per month. Winds are strong, averaging 32km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 17 to 21°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 78mm over the season and a monthly average of 26mm. Winds are strong, averaging 40km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 18°
Feb 19°
Mar 21°
Apr 24°
May 26°
Jun 28°
Jul 29°
Aug 28°
Sep 28°
Oct 26°
Nov 23°
Dec 20°

The best time to visit Dongshi is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 35mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 29°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Dongshi based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
17 °C
19 °C
39 km/h
29 mm
0 cm
Feb
18 °C
19 °C
38 km/h
24 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
20 °C
22 °C
33 km/h
47 mm
0 cm
Apr
23 °C
24 °C
28 km/h
70 mm
0 cm
May
25 °C
27 °C
25 km/h
156 mm
0 cm
Jun
27 °C
29 °C
25 km/h
232 mm
0 cm
Jul
28 °C
29 °C
25 km/h
252 mm
0 cm
Aug
27 °C
29 °C
24 km/h
382 mm
0 cm
Sep
27 °C
28 °C
26 km/h
156 mm
0 cm
Oct
25 °C
27 °C
35 km/h
64 mm
0 cm
Nov
23 °C
24 °C
37 km/h
14 mm
0 cm
Dec
19 °C
21 °C
43 km/h
24 mm
0 cm
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