Best time to visit Taitung
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.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Taitung
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Taitung Resorts to Kaohsiung Airport (KHH) - Departure Transfer - 2
Taitung（Taiwan） Private Tour with English Driver
Last refreshed 2026-06-14.
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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Taitung (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 Taitung'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 | 17–21 | 22 | 12 | 155 | 12.9 | 70% | 15 | 195 | 5 | Quiet | 7 |
| Feb | 17–22 | 23 | 10 | 137 | 13.7 | 71% | 15 | 192 | 6 | Quiet | 7 |
| Mar | 19–24 | 26 | 12 | 166 | 13.8 | 73% | 15 | 228 | 7 | Quiet | 7 |
| Apr | 21–26 | 29 | 13 | 159 | 12.2 | 73% | 15 | 224 | 8 | Quiet | 6 |
| May | 24–28 | 32 | 19 | 268 | 14.1 | 78% | 15 | 216 | 8 | Quiet | 2 |
| Jun | 26–30 | 36 | 15 | 203 | 13.5 | 79% | 15 | 239 | 9 | Quiet | 2 |
| Jul | 26–31 | 37 | 16 | 217 | 13.6 | 74% | 14 | 258 | 9 | Quiet | 1 |
| Aug | 26–30 | 36 | 20 | 260 | 13.0 | 82% | 12 | 235 | 9 | Moderate | 1 |
| Sep | 25–30 | 35 | 20 | 238 | 11.9 | 78% | 12 | 231 | 9 | Quiet | 2 |
| Oct | 23–28 | 31 | 16 | 230 | 14.4 | 76% | 18 | 204 | 7 | Quiet | 4 |
| Nov | 21–26 | 28 | 12 | 151 | 12.6 | 74% | 16 | 203 | 6 | Busy | 7 |
| Dec | 18–23 | 23 | 8 | 101 | 12.6 | 68% | 17 | 190 | 5 | Peak | 8 |
UV Index in Taitung by Month
UV index in Taitung peaks at 9 (very high) in July, dropping to 5 (moderate) in December. June, July, August, September 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
December
8/1018–23°C · 8 rain days (101h) · 190 sun hours · 68% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
February
7/1017–22°C · 10 rain days (137h) · 192 sun hours · 71% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
January
7/1017–21°C · 12 rain days (155h) · 195 sun hours · 70% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
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March
7/1019–24°C (feels 26°C) · 12 rain days (166h) · 228 sun hours · 73% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 10 (very high)
April
6/1021–26°C (feels 29°C) · 13 rain days (159h) · 224 sun hours · 73% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 10 (very high)
May
2/1024–28°C (feels 32°C) · 19 rain days (268h) · 216 sun hours · 78% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 11 (very high)
June
2/1026–30°C (feels 36°C) · 15 rain days (203h) · 239 sun hours · 79% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 9 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 12 (extreme)
July
1/1026–31°C (feels 37°C) · 16 rain days (217h) · 258 sun hours · 74% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 9 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 12 (extreme)
August
1/1026–30°C (feels 36°C) · 20 rain days (260h) · 235 sun hours · 82% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 9 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 12 (extreme)
September
2/1025–30°C (feels 35°C) · 20 rain days (238h) · 231 sun hours · 78% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 9 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 10 (very high)
October
4/1023–28°C (feels 31°C) · 16 rain days (230h) · 204 sun hours · 76% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
November
7/1021–26°C (feels 28°C) · 12 rain days (151h) · 203 sun hours · 74% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Taitung
When is the best time to visit Taitung?
December is the highest-scoring month (8/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 18–23°C (8 rainy days). The top three months by score are December, February, January.
What is the worst time to visit Taitung?
August is the lowest-scoring month (1/10, capped by extreme heat). Typical conditions: 26–30°C (20 rainy days).
Is Taitung 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 Taitung?
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 Taitung have good weather but fewer tourists?
January (climate 7/10, crowd index 0) and February (climate 7/10, 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 Taitung by month?
UV peaks at 9 (very high) in July and is lowest in December at 5 (moderate). Monthly peak values: Jan 5, Feb 6, Mar 7, Apr 8, May 8, Jun 9, Jul 9, Aug 9, Sep 9, Oct 7, Nov 6, Dec 5. June, July, August, September 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 Taitung in July?
July is the peak UV month in Taitung, 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 Taitung 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: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Taitung bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 4 months: January, March, April, August. The worst month is April with a typical-day mean of 13 µg/m³ (moderate); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 20 µg/m³ (unhealthy for sensitive) 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.