Temperature
July has the warmest monthly average (27.8°C); January is coolest (20.5°C). These averages include nights, so daytime highs can be considerably warmer.
Taiwan · Visit or make it home
Kaohsiung
Kaohsiung is a city in Taiwan. Compare its dated local facts and monthly climate before choosing a time to visit or planning a move. Housing references and national earnings describe different populations; verify the costs of your own home and job before deciding.
Get to know Kaohsiung
A sense of the place
Kaohsiung, officially Kaohsiung City, is a special municipality located in southern Taiwan. With a population of approximately 2.7 million people, it is Taiwan's third most populous city and the largest city in southern Taiwan. After annexing the entirety of Kaohsiung County in 2010, the city's administrative boundaries range from the coastal urban center across wide rural stretches and into the wilderness of the Yushan Range, making it the largest city in Taiwan by area at 2,952 km2 . Founded in the 17th century as a small trading village named Tancoia, a name of uncertain origins, the city has since grown into the economic center of southern Taiwan, with key industries such as manufacturing, steel-making, oil refining, freight transport and shipbuilding. It is classified as a "Sufficiency" level global city by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network, with some of the most prominent infrastructures in Taiwan.
Weather through the year
When to visit Kaohsiung
Rain and outdoor plans
August averages about 436 mm of rain, compared with 27 mm in February. For an outdoor-focused trip, compare the drier months before choosing dates.
Planning time outdoors
January, February, December combine monthly mean temperatures of 12–22°C with less than 100 mm of precipitation. These are useful dates to compare for a walking-focused visit; check daylight, opening times and the forecast for your actual trip.
Monthly mean temperatures reach at least 25°C in April, May, June, July, August, September, October. For sightseeing, plan shade, water breaks and accommodation cooling into your day; daytime temperatures can be higher than these day-and-night averages.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average °C | 20.5 | 21.5 | 23.0 | 25.3 | 27.1 | 27.4 | 27.8 | 27.5 | 27.1 | 25.9 | 24.2 | 21.4 |
| Rain, mm | 33 | 27 | 37 | 56 | 183 | 303 | 287 | 436 | 240 | 76 | 53 | 34 |
Source: NASA POWER climatology · Reference period: 2001-2020. Long-term averages for the surrounding grid area. Conditions vary within a city; monthly averages are neither a forecast nor a guarantee of dry days.
Places around Kaohsiung
Build your shortlist for a day out. Distances are straight-line from the city centre; check routes and opening times before setting off.
Beach
Cijin Beach
4.7 km from the city centre
Compare with another cityLake
Heart of Love River Ruyi Lake
4.2 km from the city centre
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Kaohsiung Literature Library
1.9 km from the city centre
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Labor Park
1.2 km from the city centre
Compare with another cityAverage rent in Kaohsiung
What is the average rent in Kaohsiung?
A verified average rent for Kaohsiung is not available in the evidence shown here. Do not substitute another city’s price or a national estimate. Compare current properties for the same home size and neighbourhood, then include utilities, deposits and daily transport when building a budget for a visit or move.
Average salary in Kaohsiung
What is the average salary in Kaohsiung?
A verified city average salary for Kaohsiung is not available in the evidence shown here. National income per person and purchasing-power measures are not salaries and cannot predict take-home pay. Compare a current offer in your occupation with local taxes, housing and transport costs before deciding whether a move is affordable.
How should I compare Kaohsiung with another city?
Compare the same dated measures for both cities, keeping local observations separate from national context. Start with rent, your expected income and the journeys you will make regularly. Then adjust the comparison weights to your priorities. Missing measurements do not prove an advantage; verify decisive costs and services with current local sources.
- Choose a comparison below and read its sources and dates.
- Set priorities for housing, work, transport and climate.
- Check current listings and your own income before making a decision.
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Plan your stay
Budget and everyday decisions
A holiday budget
Compare accommodation for your actual dates in Kaohsiung, then add the journey here, airport transfers, meals and the activities you want. A cheap room outside the centre can cost more overall if it adds daily transport.
Compare holiday preferences →A relocation budget
Use the planner below to compare housing, daily spending and the cost of your move.
Include the deposit, utilities, internet and commuting. Compare those costs with your own expected take-home income.
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Build a monthly budget for Kaohsiung in euros. Totals are calculated from the amounts below, not live quotes. Enter a housing amount for your chosen home.
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Kaohsiung at a glance
Annual precipitation
1,764 mm/year
Annual precipitation gives a broad climate comparison. Its distribution through the year matters more for a short visit.
Source: NASA POWER — climatology (T2M temperature; PRECTOTCORR precipitation) · NASA scientific-data policy; source-specific notices applyCompare with another city →Average annual temperature
24.9 C
Long-term average including days and nights. Use the monthly breakdown to choose dates; this is not a weather forecast.
Source: NASA POWER — climatology (T2M temperature; PRECTOTCORR precipitation) · NASA scientific-data policy; source-specific notices applyCompare with another city →Nearest listed airport (straight-line distance)
5.8 km
Straight-line distance to a listed airport, not transfer time or confirmation of scheduled flights. Check the airport serving your actual route before booking.
Data period: 2026-08-30. Source: OurAirports — airport locations · Public domainCompare with another city →Taiwan: the wider context
These are country-level figures, not measurements of Kaohsiung. Use them to compare national conditions; neighbourhoods, salaries and individual services can differ substantially.
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English / language accessibility
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Data period: 2026-08-30. Limited confidence. Source: Wikidata — coordinates, population, timezone, ISO codes, official languages · CC0 1.0Compare with another city →Other places to compare in Taiwan
What to check before deciding
Comparable figures are not available here for: Distance to nearest mountains (>1500 m); Fixed broadband / internet quality; Public-transport provision (ordinal proxy); Seismic hazard (ordinal 0 very-low to 4 high); Distance to nearest sea / coastline; Monthly rent, 1-bedroom, city centre; Annual sunshine hours; Income level — GNI per capita, PPP (gross); Intentional homicide rate; Healthcare / health outcome (life expectancy at birth); Comparative price level (household consumption); Overall tax burden (taxes + social contributions, % of GDP); Air quality — annual mean PM2.5; Education system (national). Check the items that affect your plans with local providers. They are not treated as zero or as an advantage in recommendations.
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