Best time to visit Hsinchu
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart on the page recolours live for your heat limit 27°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Add as many as you like — stacked below the main strips above. Each row is just the recent-window score strip and (for beach destinations) sea-temperature strip.
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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Hsinchu (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Hsinchu's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13–20 | 18 | 9 | 117 | 13.0 | 66% | 25 | 177 | 4 | Quiet | 8 |
| Feb | 14–21 | 20 | 9 | 122 | 13.6 | 67% | 25 | 171 | 6 | Quiet | 8 |
| Mar | 16–24 | 24 | 10 | 137 | 13.7 | 67% | 22 | 208 | 7 | Quiet | 8 |
| Apr | 18–26 | 27 | 13 | 139 | 10.7 | 67% | 22 | 211 | 7 | Quiet | 7 |
| May | 22–29 | 32 | 15 | 212 | 14.1 | 71% | 21 | 210 | 8 | Quiet | 4 |
| Jun | 25–31 | 35 | 16 | 182 | 11.4 | 71% | 22 | 227 | 9 | Quiet | 2 |
| Jul | 26–33 | 37 | 17 | 149 | 8.8 | 65% | 20 | 269 | 9 | Quiet | 2 |
| Aug | 26–32 | 37 | 22 | 195 | 8.9 | 69% | 18 | 244 | 9 | Moderate | 1 |
| Sep | 24–32 | 36 | 15 | 170 | 11.3 | 65% | 20 | 233 | 8 | Quiet | 2 |
| Oct | 22–29 | 30 | 9 | 120 | 13.3 | 62% | 32 | 217 | 6 | Quiet | 6 |
| Nov | 19–26 | 26 | 7 | 82 | 11.7 | 63% | 29 | 200 | 5 | Busy | 9 |
| Dec | 15–21 | 19 | 11 | 153 | 13.9 | 68% | 31 | 167 | 4 | Peak | 7 |
UV Index in Hsinchu by Month
UV index in Hsinchu peaks at 9 (very high) in August, dropping to 4 (moderate) in December. June, July, August reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
Best months in detail
November
9/1019–26°C · 7 rain days (82h) · 200 sun hours · 63% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
February
8/1014–21°C (feels 20°C) · 9 rain days (122h) · 171 sun hours · 67% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (high)
January
8/1013–20°C (feels 18°C) · 9 rain days (117h) · 177 sun hours · 66% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate)
Every month
Show the other 9 months in detail
March
8/1016–24°C · 10 rain days (137h) · 208 sun hours · 67% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
April
7/1018–26°C (feels 27°C) · 13 rain days (139h) · 211 sun hours · 67% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
May
4/1022–29°C (feels 32°C) · 15 rain days (212h) · 210 sun hours · 71% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 10 (very high)
June
2/1025–31°C (feels 35°C) · 16 rain days (182h) · 227 sun hours · 71% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 9 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 11 (extreme)
July
2/1026–33°C (feels 37°C) · 17 rain days (149h) · 269 sun hours · 65% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 9 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 12 (extreme)
August
1/1026–32°C (feels 37°C) · 22 rain days (195h) · 244 sun hours · 69% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 9 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 11 (extreme)
September
2/1024–32°C (feels 36°C) · 15 rain days (170h) · 233 sun hours · 65% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 10 (very high)
October
6/1022–29°C · 9 rain days (120h) · 217 sun hours · 62% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
December
7/1015–21°C (feels 19°C) · 11 rain days (153h) · 167 sun hours · 68% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 4 (moderate)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Hsinchu
When is the best time to visit Hsinchu?
November is the highest-scoring month (9/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 19–26°C (7 rainy days). The top three months by score are November, February, January.
What is the worst time to visit Hsinchu?
August is the lowest-scoring month (1/10, capped by extreme heat). Typical conditions: 26–32°C (22 rainy days).
Is Hsinchu too hot in summer?
6 months (May, June, July, August, September, October) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Hsinchu?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in January and peaks in December. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Hsinchu have good weather but fewer tourists?
January (climate 8/10, crowd index 0) and February (climate 8/10, crowd index 0) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Hsinchu by month?
UV peaks at 9 (very high) in August and is lowest in December at 4 (moderate). Monthly peak values: Jan 4, Feb 6, Mar 7, Apr 7, May 8, Jun 9, Jul 9, Aug 9, Sep 8, Oct 6, Nov 5, Dec 4. June, July, August reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
What is the UV index in Hsinchu in August?
August is the peak UV month in Hsinchu, with a daily-peak UV index of 9 (very high). At this level, sunburn can occur in under 20 minutes on unprotected fair skin. Apply SPF 50+, wear protective clothing and a hat, and avoid direct midday sun (11:00–17:00).
How high can UV get in Hsinchu on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. July is the worst case: typical days average UV 9 (very high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 12 (extreme) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Hsinchu bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 12 months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. The worst month is April with a typical-day mean of 28 µg/m³ (unhealthy); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 43 µg/m³ (hazardous) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.