Climate Overview
The climate in Taitung is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 2846mm 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 13°C.
Temperature
Taitung sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 13°C to 27°C. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 15°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Taitung is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2846mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 237mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 367mm of rainfall. October and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 135mm. That's 232mm less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Taitung is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/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 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Seasons
89 days until Summer
It is currently spring in Taitung, which began on March 20, 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 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 13°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from 15 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 676mm across the season with a monthly average of 225mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.
Summer
Temperatures range from 22 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 888mm across the season with a monthly average of 296mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.
Autumn
Temperatures range from 17 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 774mm across the season with a monthly average of 258mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.
Winter
Temperatures range from 13 to 19°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 507mm across the season with a monthly average of 169mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.
Monthly Climate Data
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.
