Temperature
July has the warmest monthly average (27.1°C); January is coolest (16.8°C). These averages include nights, so daytime highs can be considerably warmer.
Taiwan · Visit or make it home
Taichung
Taichung 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 Taichung
A sense of the place
Taichung , officially Taichung City, is a special municipality in central Taiwan. Taichung is Taiwan's second-largest city, with more than 2.86 million residents, making it the largest city in Central Taiwan. It serves as the core of the Taichung–Changhua metropolitan area, Taiwan's second-largest metropolitan area. Located in the Taichung Basin, the city was initially developed from several scattered hamlets helmed by the Taiwanese indigenous peoples. It was constructed to be the new capital of Taiwan Province and renamed "Taiwan-fu" in the late Qing dynastic era between 1887 and 1894. During the Japanese era from 1895, the urban planning of present-day Taichung was performed and developed by the Japanese. The urban area of Taichung was organized as a provincial city from the start of ROC rule in 1945 until 25 December 2010, when the original provincial city and Taichung County were merged into a new special municipality.
Weather through the year
When to visit Taichung
Rain and outdoor plans
August averages about 329 mm of rain, compared with 42 mm in December. For an outdoor-focused trip, compare the drier months before choosing dates.
Planning time outdoors
January, February, March, 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 May, June, July, August, September. 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 | 16.8 | 18.0 | 20.0 | 23.0 | 25.3 | 26.3 | 27.1 | 27.0 | 26.3 | 24.5 | 22.3 | 18.5 |
| Rain, mm | 49 | 45 | 82 | 115 | 256 | 312 | 216 | 329 | 187 | 60 | 46 | 42 |
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 Taichung
Build your shortlist for a day out. Distances are straight-line from the city centre; check routes and opening times before setting off.
Botanical garden
Taichung Botanical Garden
2 km from the city centre
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Wenshin Forest Park
4 km from the city centre
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Riyue Lake (Taichung Park)
Less than 1 km from the city centre
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Taichung Broadcasting Bureau
Less than 1 km from the city centre
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Taichung Park
Less than 1 km from the city centre
Compare with another cityAverage rent in Taichung
What is the average rent in Taichung?
A verified average rent for Taichung 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 Taichung
What is the average salary in Taichung?
A verified city average salary for Taichung 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 Taichung 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 Taichung, 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.
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Include the deposit, utilities, internet and commuting. Compare those costs with your own expected take-home income.
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Taichung at a glance
Annual precipitation
1,738 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
22.9 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)
14.6 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 Taichung. 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: Fixed broadband / internet quality; Monthly rent, 1-bedroom, city centre; Annual sunshine hours; Public-transport provision (ordinal proxy); Distance to nearest sea / coastline; Distance to nearest mountains (>1500 m); Seismic hazard (ordinal 0 very-low to 4 high); Healthcare / health outcome (life expectancy at birth); Income level — GNI per capita, PPP (gross); Comparative price level (household consumption); Overall tax burden (taxes + social contributions, % of GDP); Intentional homicide rate; 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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