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Kaohsiung weather forecast — today & tomorrow

28°

Overcast

High: 31° · Low: 27° · Feels like 35°

Rain expected around 23:00.

Hourly forecast

Now 11% 28°
22:00 12% 29°
23:00 12% 28°
00:00 12% 28°
01:00 11% 27°
02:00 10% 27°
03:00 10% 26°
04:00 10% 27°
05:00 10% 27°
06:00 9% 27°
07:00 7% 27°
08:00 6% 28°
09:00 4% 29°
10:00 2% 30°
11:00 4% 30°
12:00 11% 30°
13:00 20% 30°
14:00 31% 28°
15:00 45% 27°
16:00 59% 28°
17:00 65% 28°
18:00 54% 28°
19:00 34% 28°
20:00 18% 27°

14-day forecast

  • Feels like
    38° / 34°
    Precipitation
    0 mm · 16%
    Wind
    9 km/h SW
    UV index
    6 · Moderate
    Sun
    5:29 / 18:41

Details

Air quality
67 Poor
PM2.5 45 · PM10 47

Kaohsiung's Climate

Kaohsiung is a major port city in southwestern Taiwan, set on the Taiwan Strait within the tropical monsoon zone. It is hot and humid year-round, with two main seasons. The hot, wet season runs from May to September, bringing showers, afternoon thunderstorms and the risk of typhoons, with highs typically 29–33°C and very high humidity, while the cooler dry season from November to March is sunny, largely rain-free and pleasantly warm at around 20–26°C. Compared with the north of the island, Kaohsiung is markedly drier and sunnier in winter. The typhoon season peaks from July to September.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Kaohsiung?

The dry season from November to March is best: sunny, warm and largely rain-free at a comfortable 20–26°C, ideal for exploring the harbour and coast.

What are the hottest months in Kaohsiung?

June to August are hottest, usually 31–33°C with high humidity that feels oppressive, occasionally topping 34°C.

When is the typhoon season in Kaohsiung?

Tropical cyclones can affect the city from June to October, peaking July to September, bringing heavy rain and strong winds.

Is it rainy in Kaohsiung in winter?

No, winters from November to March are dry and sunny, with far less rain than northern Taiwan.

Nearby locations

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