Climate Insights for Pingtung City
Pingtung County, Taiwan
Climate Overview
The climate in Pingtung City is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 2,240 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 498 mm of rainfall. Pingtung City is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 15°C.The climate in Pingtung City is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 75°F and approximately 88.2 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 19.6 in of rainfall. Pingtung City is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 59°F.
Temperature
Pingtung City sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 15°C to 31°C. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 18°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Pingtung City sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 59°F to 88°F. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 88°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 59°F and an average of 65°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Pingtung City is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,240 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 187 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 498 mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 29 mm. That's 469 mm 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.Pingtung City is a very wet location, receiving approximately 88.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7.4 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 19.6 in of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 1.1 in. That's 18.5 in 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
Pingtung City is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Pingtung City is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Pingtung City 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 46 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 31°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Pingtung City is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 70°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.8 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 88°F. 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 Pingtung City 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Pingtung City based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.