Best time to visit Kaohsiung
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.
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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Tours in Kaohsiung
6 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Kaohsiung).
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Private Custom Kaohsiung Day Tour - 2
Kaohsiung Area Classic Tour - 3
Private Classic Kaohsiung Day Tour - 4
Taipei & Taiwan Airport Pickup: Layover City Highlights Tour - 5
Kaohsiung Shore Excursion to Buddha Bliss and Baking Fun - 6
Sunset Dinner on Monkey Mountain
Last refreshed 2026-05-30.
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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Kaohsiung (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 Kaohsiung'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 | 16–24 | 23 | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 59% | 19 | 213 | 5 | Quiet | 10 |
| Feb | 17–25 | 25 | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 61% | 20 | 211 | 7 | Quiet | 9 |
| Mar | 19–27 | 27 | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 61% | 19 | 245 | 7 | Quiet | 9 |
| Apr | 22–28 | 30 | 5 | 77 | 15.4 | 64% | 19 | 238 | 8 | Quiet | 7 |
| May | 25–30 | 34 | 16 | 202 | 12.6 | 71% | 17 | 224 | 7 | Quiet | 3 |
| Jun | 26–31 | 36 | 21 | 268 | 12.8 | 74% | 17 | 230 | 8 | Quiet | 1 |
| Jul | 27–32 | 37 | 21 | 267 | 12.7 | 72% | 18 | 246 | 8 | Quiet | 1 |
| Aug | 26–30 | 36 | 24 | 321 | 13.4 | 78% | 16 | 216 | 8 | Busy | 1 |
| Sep | 26–31 | 36 | 20 | 240 | 12.0 | 74% | 16 | 232 | 7 | Moderate | 1 |
| Oct | 24–29 | 33 | 13 | 166 | 12.8 | 72% | 16 | 217 | 6 | Moderate | 4 |
| Nov | 21–28 | 30 | 6 | 64 | 10.7 | 68% | 16 | 215 | 5 | Peak | 7 |
| Dec | 17–25 | 25 | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 60% | 18 | 196 | 5 | Busy | 9 |
UV Index in Kaohsiung by Month
UV index in Kaohsiung peaks at 8 (very high) in June, dropping to 5 (moderate) in December. June, 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
January
10/1016–24°C · 3 rain days (33h) · 213 sun hours · 59% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
February
9/1017–25°C · 3 rain days (32h) · 211 sun hours · 61% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
March
9/1019–27°C · 3 rain days (38h) · 245 sun hours · 61% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 10 (very high)
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April
7/1022–28°C (feels 30°C) · 5 rain days (77h) · 238 sun hours · 64% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 11 (very high)
May
3/1025–30°C (feels 34°C) · 16 rain days (202h) · 224 sun hours · 71% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 10 (very high)
June
1/1026–31°C (feels 36°C) · 21 rain days (268h) · 230 sun hours · 74% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 8 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 11 (very high)
July
1/1027–32°C (feels 37°C) · 21 rain days (267h) · 246 sun hours · 72% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 11 (very high)
August
1/1026–30°C (feels 36°C) · 24 rain days (321h) · 216 sun hours · 78% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 8 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 11 (very high)
September
1/1026–31°C (feels 36°C) · 20 rain days (240h) · 232 sun hours · 74% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
October
4/1024–29°C (feels 33°C) · 13 rain days (166h) · 217 sun hours · 72% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 6 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (high)
November
7/1021–28°C (feels 30°C) · 6 rain days (64h) · 215 sun hours · 68% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
December
9/1017–25°C · 4 rain days (45h) · 196 sun hours · 60% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 5 (moderate)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Kaohsiung
When is the best time to visit Kaohsiung?
January is the highest-scoring month (10/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 16–24°C (3 rainy days). The top three months by score are January, February, March.
What is the worst time to visit Kaohsiung?
August is the lowest-scoring month (1/10, capped by extreme heat). Typical conditions: 26–30°C (24 rainy days).
Is Kaohsiung too hot in summer?
8 months (April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November) 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 Kaohsiung?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in January and peaks in November. 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 Kaohsiung have good weather but fewer tourists?
January (climate 10/10, crowd index 0) and February (climate 9/10, crowd index 10) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Kaohsiung by month?
UV peaks at 8 (very high) in June and is lowest in December at 5 (moderate). Monthly peak values: Jan 5, Feb 7, Mar 7, Apr 8, May 7, Jun 8, Jul 8, Aug 8, Sep 7, Oct 6, Nov 5, Dec 5. June, 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 Kaohsiung in June?
June is the peak UV month in Kaohsiung, with a daily-peak UV index of 8 (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 Kaohsiung 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 8 (high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 11 (very high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Kaohsiung 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 March with a typical-day mean of 32 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.