Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
88°Ftypical August high
Typical range
August climate
August in Kaohsiung
Taiwan · Asia
Not the best time: Typhoon risk near peak and humid air are the main limitations.
Not an ideal month
Daytime high
88°F
Lows around 79°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
9 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
Sea temp
85°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
It rains on most days. About 22 wet days, the highest monthly average.
71%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
9.1 hAugust sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
90%August Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 94° and nights feel near 88°.
CoolComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
26%August Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
6 mphAugust Calm
Sea temperature
85°FAugust sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 86°F, easing to about 82°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning85°F
Feels 93°F
Rain44%
Cloud68%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday87°F
Feels 95°F
Rain60%
Cloud75%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon86°F
Feels 93°F
Rain61%
Cloud81%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening82°F
Feels 91°F
Rain37%
Cloud76%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 73 | 61 | 1.4 | 6 | 8.8 | 76 | 74 |
| Feb | 75 | 63 | 1.1 | 6 | 9.3 | 76 | 74 |
| Mar | 79 | 67 | 1.6 | 8 | 10.1 | 74 | 76 |
| Apr | 83 | 73 | 3.9 | 11 | 10.4 | 75 | 79 |
| May | 86 | 77 | 10.3 | 19 | 9.7 | 79 | 82 |
| Jun | 87 | 79 | 14.2 | 22 | 9.4 | 82 | 84 |
| Jul | 89 | 80 | 12.3 | 21 | 10.0 | 80 | 85 |
| Aug | 88 | 79 | 14.9 | 22 | 9.1 | 82 | 85 |
| Sep | 87 | 78 | 7.8 | 16 | 10.0 | 80 | 84 |
| Oct | 85 | 75 | 3.7 | 11 | 10.0 | 80 | 82 |
| Nov | 81 | 71 | 2.0 | 7 | 9.1 | 79 | 79 |
| Dec | 75 | 64 | 1.6 | 6 | 8.5 | 77 | 76 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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