Climate Insights for Mazu

The climate in Mazu is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 1335mm of precipitation falls per year. Mazu receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Mazu is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 11°C.

Mazu sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 11°C to 29°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 12°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Mazu is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1335mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 111mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 284mm of rainfall. March and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 53mm. That's 231mm less than June, 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.

Mazu 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 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, 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 4km/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 9km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Mazu, which began on March 20, 2026. Mazu 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 August at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 11°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 days from now.

The best time to visit Mazu is during October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 68mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 29°C, while February is the coldest period with lows dropping to 11°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mazu 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.