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Why visit Kaohsiung?

Kaohsiung is Taiwan's main port and second-largest city, on the island's southwest coast. Once an industrial harbour, it has turned old warehouses and riverbanks into art districts and parks, and it has a warm climate, good beaches nearby and a relaxed pace.

The Pier-2 Art Center fills old harbour warehouses with installations, galleries and shops, and the Love River is lined with walking paths and cafes. At Lotus Pond, visit the Dragon and Tiger Pagodas, where you walk in through the dragon's mouth and out through the tiger's. Formosa Boulevard metro station has the Dome of Light, one of the largest glass artworks in the world. Take the short ferry to Cijin Island for seafood, a lighthouse and a black-sand beach, and climb Shoushan for views and wild macaques. Fo Guang Shan, a huge Buddhist monastery with the Buddha Museum, is outside the city. The night markets of Liuhe and Ruifeng are good for street food such as papaya milk, oyster omelettes and grilled squid.

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When to go to Kaohsiung

The best months for Kaohsiung are January, February, March, October, November and December. Highs then sit around 26°C, crowds are medium at peak, and a week here is mid-priced.

Jan
23°
low 16°
3 wet days
Feb
24°
low 17°
3 wet days
Mar
26°
low 19°
3 wet days
Apr
28°
low 22°
6 wet days
May
30°
low 25°
15 wet days
Jun
31°
low 26°
23 wet days
Jul
31°
low 26°
21 wet days
Aug
30°
low 26°
22 wet days
Sep
30°
low 26°
20 wet days
Oct
29°
low 24°
14 wet days
Nov
28°
low 21°
4 wet days
Dec
25°
low 17°
5 wet days
Highlighted = best monthsNumber = average daytime highBar = how wet the month is

Temperatures and wet days are measured, not estimated: ERA5 reanalysis for 2021-2023, at Kaohsiung City, Kaohsiung. Source: Open-Meteo.

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When is the best time to visit Kaohsiung?

The best months for Kaohsiung are January, February, March, October, November and December. Highs then sit around 26°C, crowds are medium at peak, and a week here is mid-priced.

What is the weather like in Kaohsiung?

June is the warmest month, with daytime highs around 31°C. January is the coolest, around 23°C by day and 16°C at night. June is the wettest, with about 23 wet days. Figures are measured averages, not estimates.

What is Kaohsiung known for?

Kaohsiung is best known for city life, culture, food, beaches and architecture. The things people come for: Pier-2 Art Center, Dragon and Tiger Pagodas, Cijin Island, Fo Guang Shan.

Who is Kaohsiung best suited to?

Kaohsiung works particularly well for couples, groups of friends, families and first-time visitors. That is based on what there is to do there, not on who books it most.

What can you book in advance in Kaohsiung?

The experiences that sell out first are food tours, cooking classes, day trips, skip-the-line tickets, walking tours and night tours. You can check availability and prices on our booking partners below — you pay the same as booking direct.

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