Best time to visit Tainan, Taiwan

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The best time to visit Tainan is October

Are you looking for the best time to visit Tainan? Well, you’re in the right place! Although Tainan is a great destination to visit almost all year round, October is the best time to go due to its perfect climate conditions. Around this time of year, flights and accommodation can also be cheaper as it is outside of key peak holiday seasons if you book well enough in advance.

The warmest month of the year in Tainan is July, where the average temperature gets to around 31℃ (87℉), but temperatures can reach as high as 33℃ (92℉) on the hottest days in summer. The average low temperatures in winter float around 17℃ (62℉), while the coldest it gets down to is about 15℃ (58℉).

The days are longest in Tainan in July, so if you want to see the sights during the day when the sun is up for the longest time, it’s best to visit around that time of year. On average it rains the most days in August, making it the wettest month of the year. Although it’s the wet season, it can often rain a little bit during the day or evening but have fine weather for a majority of the day too, so don’t let this put you off.

Keep reading to learn more about the best times to go to Tainan, including detailed weather information and tools to help you find and book great deals on your travel.

Warmest month

July

Least rainfall

January

Most daylight

July

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Tainan seasons

Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Tainan as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Tainan is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:

Season Months
Summer June to August
Autumn/fall September to November
Winter December to February
Spring March to May

Average temperatures in Tainan

If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Tainan for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.

Tainan climate by month

If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Tainan for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.

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Tainan in January

  • Average temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
  • Average high temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
  • Average low temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
  • Average humidity: 71%
  • Average sunny days: 24 days
  • Average rainfall: 6mm (0") over 5 days
24 days
of pure sunshine
5 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Tainan in January, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.


Tainan in February

  • Average temperature: 20℃ (69℉)
  • Average high temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
  • Average low temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
  • Average humidity: 70%
  • Average sunny days: 21 days
  • Average rainfall: 8mm (0") over 6 days
21 days
of pure sunshine
6 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Tainan in February, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Tainan in March

  • Average temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
  • Average high temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
  • Average low temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
  • Average humidity: 69%
  • Average sunny days: 19 days
  • Average rainfall: 17mm (1") over 9 days
19 days
of pure sunshine
9 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Tainan in March, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Tainan in April

  • Average temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
  • Average high temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
  • Average low temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
  • Average humidity: 70%
  • Average sunny days: 15 days
  • Average rainfall: 37mm (1") over 13 days
15 days
of pure sunshine
13 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Tainan in April, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Tainan in May

  • Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
  • Average high temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
  • Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
  • Average humidity: 73%
  • Average sunny days: 11 days
  • Average rainfall: 88mm (3") over 18 days
11 days
of pure sunshine
18 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Tainan in May, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Tainan in June

  • Average temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
  • Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
  • Average low temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
  • Average humidity: 75%
  • Average sunny days: 9 days
  • Average rainfall: 130mm (5") over 19 days
9 days
of pure sunshine
19 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Tainan in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.


Tainan in July

  • Average temperature: 29℃ (83℉)
  • Average high temperature: 31℃ (87℉)
  • Average low temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
  • Average humidity: 76%
  • Average sunny days: 7 days
  • Average rainfall: 142mm (6") over 22 days
7 days
of pure sunshine
22 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Tainan in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.


Tainan in August

  • Average temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
  • Average high temperature: 30℃ (87℉)
  • Average low temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
  • Average humidity: 76%
  • Average sunny days: 6 days
  • Average rainfall: 221mm (9") over 23 days
6 days
of pure sunshine
23 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Tainan in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.


Tainan in September

  • Average temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
  • Average high temperature: 30℃ (87℉)
  • Average low temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
  • Average humidity: 73%
  • Average sunny days: 7 days
  • Average rainfall: 117mm (5") over 20 days
7 days
of pure sunshine
20 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Tainan in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.

Tainan in October

  • Average temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
  • Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
  • Average low temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
  • Average humidity: 70%
  • Average sunny days: 16 days
  • Average rainfall: 39mm (2") over 12 days
16 days
of pure sunshine
12 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Tainan in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Tainan in November

  • Average temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
  • Average high temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
  • Average low temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
  • Average humidity: 70%
  • Average sunny days: 21 days
  • Average rainfall: 14mm (1") over 7 days
21 days
of pure sunshine
7 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Tainan in November, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Tainan in December

  • Average temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
  • Average high temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
  • Average low temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
  • Average humidity: 70%
  • Average sunny days: 22 days
  • Average rainfall: 9mm (0") over 6 days
22 days
of pure sunshine
6 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Tainan in December, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Top FAQs

The hottest month of the year in Tainan is usually July, where temperatures tend to rise to around 31℃ (87℉) in the middle of the day or early afternoon.
The month with the least amount of rain in Tainan is generally around January. The dry season often coincides with cooler weather, so you should check the temperatures in January first to make sure it’s still a good time to go.
The rainiest time of year in Tainan is generally around August, although the wetter season can sometimes extend a few months either side of August too.
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Tainan, or if you're just afraid of the dark, the days in July are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset.

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