Middle of the wetter season · Weather & things to do
Tainan in August
The year's rain peaks now, with about 17.4 in (441 mm) falling in Tainan, alongside highs near 85°F (29°C) and lows of 82°F (28°C).
With a comfort score of 42/100 (12th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by rain.
- Avg high
- 85°F (29°C)
- Avg low
- 82°F (28°C)
- Rain
- 17.4 in (441 mm)
- Humidity
- 84%
- Cloud cover
- 70%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 48 min
- Comfort score
- 42/100 · Tough
What August feels like
Days are warm, averaging 85°F (29°C).
Even at night it stays warm, around 82°F (28°C).
With 84% average humidity, it feels muggy.
It's a very wet month, with around 17.4 in (441 mm) of rain, so keep plans flexible and have indoor backups ready.
Plan around August
August is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are November – March.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, June – August.
- Comfort holds steady from July (43 → 42/100).
- Our Taipei, Jiufen & Taroko route recommends Oct – Dec, Mar – May, so August falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 85°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Quick-dry fabrics84% average humidity
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoesfrequent rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Tainan in August
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Tainan Beef Soup
Thin slices of raw local beef cooked by hot broth poured over, a Tainan breakfast staple.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 17.4 in of rain.
Anping Tree House
Old merchant warehouse swallowed by banyan roots.
Chihkan Tower (Fort Provintia)
Site of a 17th-century Dutch fort later rebuilt with Chinese pavilions.
Du Hsiao Yueh
The 1895 original of danzai noodles, small bowls topped with shrimp and pork sauce.
Why now Easy to slot in when August's rain moves in.
Hayashi Department Store
Restored 1932 department store selling local crafts, with a rooftop Shinto shrine.
Nearby in August
- Hualien and Taroko in August~111 mi · highs 85°F, 9.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Taipei in August~164 mi · highs 86°F, 10.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Jiufen and Pingxi in August~178 mi · highs 83°F, 10.4 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Tainan in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Tainan?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 42/100, held back mainly by rain. The best months are November – March. Expect highs of 85°F (29°C) and 17.4 in (441 mm) of rain. Our Taipei, Jiufen & Taroko route recommends Oct – Dec, Mar – May, so August is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Tainan in August?
Average highs are 85°F (29°C) and average lows 82°F (28°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Tainan in August?
Yes: about 17.4 in (441 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 74.4 in (1890 mm).
What should I pack for Tainan in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 85°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), quick-dry fabrics (84% average humidity), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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