Climate Insights for Taichung

Taiwan

Hottest
July
30°C peak86°F peak
Coldest
January
14°C low56°F low
Wettest
August
353 mm rain13.9 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, November
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Taichung is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 2,077 mm of precipitation falls per year. Taichung receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Taichung 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 14°C.The climate in Taichung is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 72°F and approximately 81.8 in of precipitation falls per year. Taichung receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Taichung 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 56°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 20°Average: 16°Min: 14°FebMax: 20°Average: 17°Min: 14°MarMax: 23°Average: 19°Min: 16°AprMax: 25°Average: 22°Min: 19°MayMax: 28°Average: 25°Min: 22°JunMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 24°JulMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 25°AugMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 24°SepMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 24°OctMax: 27°Average: 24°Min: 22°NovMax: 25°Average: 21°Min: 19°DecMax: 21°Average: 18°Min: 15°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 67°FAverage: 61°FMin: 56°FFebMax: 68°FAverage: 62°FMin: 57°FMarMax: 73°FAverage: 66°FMin: 61°FAprMax: 78°FAverage: 72°FMin: 67°FMayMax: 82°FAverage: 77°FMin: 72°FJunMax: 85°FAverage: 80°FMin: 75°FJulMax: 86°FAverage: 81°FMin: 76°FAugMax: 85°FAverage: 80°FMin: 76°FSepMax: 85°FAverage: 79°FMin: 75°FOctMax: 81°FAverage: 75°FMin: 71°FNovMax: 77°FAverage: 71°FMin: 66°FDecMax: 70°FAverage: 64°FMin: 60°F
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Taichung sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 14°C to 30°C. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 16°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Taichung sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 56°F to 86°F. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 86°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 56°F and an average of 61°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 10°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 70mmFebPrecipitation: 75mmMarPrecipitation: 129mmAprPrecipitation: 138mmMayPrecipitation: 207mmJunPrecipitation: 271mmJulPrecipitation: 337mmAugPrecipitation: 353mmSepPrecipitation: 253mmOctPrecipitation: 151mmNovPrecipitation: 41mmDecPrecipitation: 52mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.7inFebPrecipitation: 3inMarPrecipitation: 5.1inAprPrecipitation: 5.4inMayPrecipitation: 8.2inJunPrecipitation: 10.7inJulPrecipitation: 13.3inAugPrecipitation: 13.9inSepPrecipitation: 9.9inOctPrecipitation: 5.9inNovPrecipitation: 1.6inDecPrecipitation: 2in
Precipitation

Taichung is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,077 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 173 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 353 mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 41 mm. That's 312 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.Taichung is a very wet location, receiving approximately 81.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.8 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 13.9 in of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 1.6 in. That's 12.3 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

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10km/hFebWind Speed: 10km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 10km/hNovWind Speed: 10km/hDecWind Speed: 12km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Taichung is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/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 11km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.Taichung is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph 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 7mph in winter, 5mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan16°61°F
Feb17°62°F
Mar19°66°F
Apr22°72°F
May25°77°F
Jun26°80°F
Jul27°81°F
Aug27°80°F
Sep26°79°F
Oct24°75°F
Nov21°71°F
Dec18°64°F

The best time to visit Taichung is during January, February, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 59 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 30°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Taichung is during January, February, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 64°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.3 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 86°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 Taichung 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 Taichung 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
14 °C56 °F
20 °C67 °F
10 km/h6 mph
70 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
14 °C57 °F
20 °C68 °F
10 km/h6 mph
75 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
16 °C61 °F
23 °C73 °F
8 km/h5 mph
129 mm5.1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
19 °C67 °F
25 °C78 °F
7 km/h5 mph
138 mm5.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
22 °C72 °F
28 °C82 °F
7 km/h4 mph
207 mm8.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
24 °C75 °F
29 °C85 °F
8 km/h5 mph
271 mm10.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
25 °C76 °F
30 °C86 °F
7 km/h4 mph
337 mm13.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
24 °C76 °F
30 °C85 °F
6 km/h4 mph
353 mm13.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
24 °C75 °F
29 °C85 °F
6 km/h4 mph
253 mm9.9 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
22 °C71 °F
27 °C81 °F
10 km/h6 mph
151 mm5.9 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
19 °C66 °F
25 °C77 °F
10 km/h6 mph
41 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
15 °C60 °F
21 °C70 °F
12 km/h7 mph
52 mm2 in
0 cm0 in