When to go · Kaohsiung
Kaohsiung in October
Good month. Outside the best window (Nov–Mar (dry, warm)). Across Taiwan: Heat breaks, clear days, National Day and Taipei Pride; late typhoons possible early in the month.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- Medium
- Taiwan overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Taiwan overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Nov–Mar (dry, warm)). Across Taiwan: Heat breaks, clear days, National Day and Taipei Pride; late typhoons possible early in the month.
Is another month better than October?
October is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in October
- KaohsiungHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 6 days
- West and south, Taiwan · Taichung, Tainan, Kaohsiung, Kentingbest weather
Dry, sunny winters (the best time for the south); wet, hot summers with afternoon storms. Air quality dips on still winter days.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Taiwan overall
- Medium
- Prices · Taiwan overall
- Medium
Taiwan overall: Heat breaks, clear days, National Day and Taipei Pride; late typhoons possible early in the month.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Kaohsiung, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Jan: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Night low
Oct: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Jan: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 6
Jan: 5 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Medium
Jan: Medium
Prices
Oct: Medium
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 1
October: Outside the best window (Nov–Mar (dry, warm)). Across Taiwan: Heat breaks, clear days, National Day and Taipei Pride; late typhoons possible early in the month.
January: Inside Kaohsiung's best window: Nov–Mar (dry, warm).
Kaohsiung: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen