Climate Insights for Taitung

The climate in Taitung is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 3506mm of precipitation falls per year. Taitung receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Taitung is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 17°C.

Taitung 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 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 19°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.

Taitung is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3506mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 292mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 385mm of rainfall. May and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 218mm. That's 167mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Taitung is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/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 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 12km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 19km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 17km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Taitung, which began on June 21, 2026. Taitung 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. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Taitung 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.