Climate Insights for Dongshi

Chiayi County, Taiwan, Taiwan
Hottest
July
30°C peak
Coldest
February
15°C low
Wettest
September
559mm rain
Best to Visit
February, November, December
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Dongshi is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 2552mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 559mm 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 February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 15°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 19° Average: 17° Min: 16° Feb Max: 19° Average: 17° Min: 15° Mar Max: 21° Average: 19° Min: 18° Apr Max: 27° Average: 25° Min: 23° May Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 25° Jun Max: 30° Average: 28° Min: 27° Jul Max: 30° Average: 29° Min: 27° Aug Max: 30° Average: 28° Min: 27° Sep Max: 29° Average: 27° Min: 26° Oct Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 25° Nov Max: 25° Average: 24° Min: 22° Dec Max: 23° Average: 21° Min: 19°
Max
Average
Min

Dongshi sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 15°C to 30°C. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 17°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm 550mm 600mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 214mm Feb Precipitation: 47mm Mar Precipitation: 176mm Apr Precipitation: 168mm May Precipitation: 160mm Jun Precipitation: 357mm Jul Precipitation: 333mm Aug Precipitation: 239mm Sep Precipitation: 559mm Oct Precipitation: 216mm Nov Precipitation: 64mm Dec Precipitation: 18mm
Precipitation

Dongshi is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2552mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 213mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 559mm of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 18mm. That's 541mm less than September, 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 8km/h Feb Wind Speed: 8km/h Mar Wind Speed: 6km/h Apr Wind Speed: 4km/h May Wind Speed: 4km/h Jun Wind Speed: 4km/h Jul Wind Speed: 4km/h Aug Wind Speed: 3km/h Sep Wind Speed: 6km/h Oct Wind Speed: 4km/h Nov Wind Speed: 6km/h Dec Wind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed

Dongshi 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 February, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 5km/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 8km/h in winter, 4km/h in spring, 4km/h in summer, 5km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

63 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Dongshi, which began on June 21, 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 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 15°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 63 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 18 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 504mm across the season with a monthly average of 168mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 27 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 929mm across the season with a monthly average of 310mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 22 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 840mm across the season with a monthly average of 280mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 15 to 23°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 279mm for the season, averaging 93mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 17°
Feb 17°
Mar 19°
Apr 25°
May 27°
Jun 28°
Jul 29°
Aug 28°
Sep 27°
Oct 27°
Nov 24°
Dec 21°

The best time to visit Dongshi is during February, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 43mm 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.

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
16 °C
19 °C
8 km/h
214 mm
0 cm
Feb
15 °C
19 °C
8 km/h
47 mm
0 cm
Mar
18 °C
21 °C
6 km/h
176 mm
0 cm
Apr
23 °C
27 °C
4 km/h
168 mm
0 cm
May
25 °C
28 °C
4 km/h
160 mm
0 cm
Jun
27 °C
30 °C
4 km/h
357 mm
0 cm
Jul Current
27 °C
30 °C
4 km/h
333 mm
0 cm
Aug
27 °C
30 °C
3 km/h
239 mm
0 cm
Sep
26 °C
29 °C
6 km/h
559 mm
0 cm
Oct
25 °C
28 °C
4 km/h
216 mm
0 cm
Nov
22 °C
25 °C
6 km/h
64 mm
0 cm
Dec
19 °C
23 °C
7 km/h
18 mm
0 cm
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