Taichung climate
Taichung (Taiwan) has a tropical monsoon climate (Köppen Am). The average temperature over the year is 24 °C76 °F, and about 1,738 mm68 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Taichung climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2373 | 1457 | 1865 | 491.9 |
| Feb | 2475 | 1559 | 1967 | 451.8 |
| Mar | 2678 | 1762 | 2170 | 833.2 |
| Apr | 2883 | 2068 | 2476 | 1154.5 |
| May | 3086 | 2374 | 2780 | 25610 |
| Jun | 3087 | 2576 | 2882 | 31212 |
| Jul | 3189 | 2578 | 2883 | 2168.5 |
| Aug | 3188 | 2578 | 2883 | 32813 |
| Sep | 3187 | 2476 | 2882 | 1877.4 |
| Oct | 3086 | 2271 | 2678 | 602.4 |
| Nov | 2882 | 1967 | 2474 | 461.8 |
| Dec | 2475 | 1560 | 2068 | 421.6 |
| Year | 3189 | 1457 | 2476 | 1,73868 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74% | 77% | 2.7 | 10:48 |
| Feb | 74% | 79% | 3.0 | 11:19 |
| Mar | 73% | 79% | 3.5 | 11:57 |
| Apr | 74% | 80% | 4.1 | 12:42 |
| May | 78% | 79% | 4.7 | 13:18 |
| Jun | 84% | 80% | 5.2 | 13:37 |
| Jul | 83% | 67% | 6.0 | 13:29 |
| Aug | 84% | 69% | 5.4 | 12:58 |
| Sep | 82% | 67% | 4.9 | 12:15 |
| Oct | 75% | 62% | 4.2 | 11:33 |
| Nov | 74% | 71% | 3.1 | 10:56 |
| Dec | 73% | 73% | 2.7 | 10:39 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Taichung is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 31 °C89 °F and a low of 25 °C78 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 23 °C73 °F and lows 14 °C57 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 10.3 °C18.6 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,738 mm68 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 49% of the annual total. The wettest month is August (328 mm13 in), the driest is December (42 mm1.6 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 73% in March to 84% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 62%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (5 mph) in May to 9 km/h (6 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 10.6 hours in December to 13.6 hours in June.
Best time to visit Taichung
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are October–March. Average highs then reach 23 °C73 °F to 30 °C86 °F. Precipitation is 42 mm1.6 in to 83 mm3.2 in per month.
The most challenging month is August, which is hot, with average highs of 31 °C88 °F, very wet (328 mm13 in) and humid (84% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
Taichung weather by month
- January23 °C73 °F / 14 °C57 °F
- February24 °C75 °F / 15 °C59 °F
- March26 °C78 °F / 17 °C62 °F
- April28 °C83 °F / 20 °C68 °F
- May30 °C86 °F / 23 °C74 °F
- June30 °C87 °F / 25 °C76 °F
- July31 °C89 °F / 25 °C78 °F
- August31 °C88 °F / 25 °C78 °F
- September31 °C87 °F / 24 °C76 °F
- October30 °C86 °F / 22 °C71 °F
- November28 °C82 °F / 19 °C67 °F
- December24 °C75 °F / 15 °C60 °F
What to pack for Taichung
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2373 to 24 °C75 °F, lows 1457 to 15 °C60 °F, about 45 mm1.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2678 to 30 °C86 °F, lows 1762 to 23 °C74 °F, about 151 mm5.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3087 to 31 °C89 °F, lows around 25 °C76 °F, about 285 mm11 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and a good rain jacket or umbrella and quick-drying shoes.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2882 to 31 °C87 °F, lows 1967 to 24 °C76 °F, about 98 mm3.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
How Taichung compares
The nearest larger place is Taipei, about 132 km to the northeast. Compared with it, Taichung is on average 1.3 °C2.4 °F warmer. It receives 9% less precipitation (1,738 mm68 in vs 1,916 mm75 in). The difference is largest in February (2.6 °C4.7 °F warmer).
World Climates covers 12 places in Taiwan. By annual mean temperature, Taichung is the 7th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 10th wettest. See all of them on the Taiwan climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Aberdeen (Hong Kong, Cwa), Macau (Macao, Cwa) and Zhanjiang (China, Cwa).
The same NASA POWER grid cell also contains Chang-hua (pop. 226,564) and Changhua (pop. 226,564). Their long-term averages in this dataset are essentially the same as for Taichung, so they do not have separate pages.
Nearby places
- Climate in Yuanlin 24 km · 25 °C76 °F · 1,738 mm68 in
- Climate in Toufen 64 km · 24 °C75 °F · 1,677 mm66 in
- Climate in Chiayi City 78 km · 25 °C78 °F · 1,902 mm75 in
- Climate in Hsinchu 79 km · 23 °C73 °F · 1,916 mm75 in
- Climate in Taoyuan 113 km · 22 °C72 °F · 1,916 mm75 in
- Climate in Taipei 132 km · 23 °C73 °F · 1,916 mm75 in
- Climate in Yongkang 132 km · 25 °C77 °F · 1,892 mm74 in
- Climate in Tainan 137 km · 25 °C77 °F · 1,892 mm74 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Taichung?
July is the warmest month in Taichung. Its average high is 31 °C (89 °F) and its average low is 25 °C (78 °F).
What is the coldest month in Taichung?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 23 °C (73 °F) and its average low is 14 °C (57 °F).
When does it rain the most in Taichung?
August is the wettest month with about 328 mm (12.9 in) of precipitation. December is the driest with about 42 mm (1.6 in).
What is the best time to visit Taichung?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are October–March.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 288 m, while Taichung lies at about 91 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1.3 °C2.3 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.