Climate guide for Kenting, Taiwan

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About Kenting

Kenting is Taiwan's tropical south tip of surf beaches, coral reefs, and night-market seafood. In Taiwan, the drier months outside peak monsoon usually delivers the most reliable conditions for beach travel - then use monthly climate scores to fine-tune around crowds, storms, or snow depth.

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Travel Tips

Timing & weather
Check Kenting's monthly climate scores before locking flights - tropical patterns shift comfort for beach trips across the year.
Getting around
In Kenting, pair a walkable core day with one transit or transfer buffer - crowds and traffic vary by season in Taiwan.
Tickets & access
Reserve popular museums and day trips from Kenting ahead in peak months; shoulder seasons are more flexible.
Pack for the profile
Pack sun protection, water shoes only where local conditions call for them, and a light layer for breezy evenings in Kenting. Check beach access, tides, and weather before planning water activities.

Things to do in Kenting

Kenting, Taiwan. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.

When to visit Kenting: the short answer

The best time to visit Kenting is March, followed by April, February. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: March averages 25°C with 33 mm of rain and about 21 sunny days. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are October, December. If budget matters more than perfect weather, September is the strongest of the low-rate months at 6.9/10.

Across the year Kenting swings from 23°C in January to 30°C in July, a 7-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 33 mm in March to 298 mm in July. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Kenting is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 3.7 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: July (30°C). Coolest: January (23°C). Driest: March (33 mm). Wettest: July (298 mm).

Kenting month by month

January in Kenting — reliably good (7th best month)

Good · 7.2/10

January averages 23°C (74°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rainfall runs 52 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 7 sunny days and 10.8 hours of daylight.

It scores 7.2/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 9.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, March is materially better in Kenting — 2.3 points higher on the same scale.

February in Kenting — reliably good (3rd best month)

Good · 8.3/10

February averages 24°C (74°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Expect 40 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 13 sunny days and 11.3 daylight hours.

It scores 8.3/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 9.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

March in Kenting — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.5/10

March averages 25°C (76°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Expect 33 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 21 sunny days and 11.8 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Kenting at 9.5/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

April in Kenting — the year's strongest window

Best window · 8.8/10

April averages 27°C (80°F) with humidity around 79%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 73 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 24 sunny days and 12.5 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Kenting at 8.8/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.

May in Kenting — reliably good (6th best month)

Good · 7.3/10

May averages 28°C (82°F) with humidity around 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

At 180 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 22 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 7.3/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 9.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, March is materially better in Kenting — 2.2 points higher on the same scale.

June in Kenting — reliably good (5th best month)

Good · 7.5/10

June averages 29°C (85°F) with humidity around 82%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

At 148 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 28 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 7.5/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 9.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, March is materially better in Kenting — 2 points higher on the same scale.

July in Kenting — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.9/10

July averages 30°C (86°F) with humidity around 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

298 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 29 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 6.9/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, March is materially better in Kenting — 2.6 points higher on the same scale.

August in Kenting — reliably good (8th best month)

Good · 7.1/10

August averages 30°C (85°F) with humidity around 82%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

212 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 25 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 7.1/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, March is materially better in Kenting — 2.4 points higher on the same scale.

September in Kenting — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.9/10

September averages 29°C (84°F) with humidity around 80%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

At 191 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 20 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 6.9/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, March is materially better in Kenting — 2.6 points higher on the same scale.

October in Kenting — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.8/10

October averages 28°C (82°F) with humidity around 80%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

242 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 14 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 5.8/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, March is materially better in Kenting — 3.7 points higher on the same scale.

November in Kenting — reliably good (4th best month)

Good · 7.6/10

November averages 26°C (80°F) with humidity around 79%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 65 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 12 sunny days and 10.9 hours of daylight.

It scores 7.6/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 9.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, March is materially better in Kenting — 1.9 points higher on the same scale.

December in Kenting — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.9/10

December averages 24°C (75°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rainfall runs 63 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 6 sunny days and 10.7 hours of daylight.

It scores 6.9/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, March is materially better in Kenting — 2.6 points higher on the same scale.

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Kenting, Taiwan?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Kenting are March, April. March is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 9.5/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and historical sunny days.
What is the weather like in Kenting year-round?
Kenting has a climate profile suited to beach and coastal travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 23°C in January to 30°C in July, with Ideal Weather scores between 5.8 and 9.5 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Kenting?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Kenting are October (5.8/10), July (6.9/10), September (6.9/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer sunny days.
When is the rainy season in Kenting?
July is the wettest month in Kenting, averaging about 298 mm of rainfall. March is the driest, at roughly 33 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Kenting?
July sees the most sun in Kenting, with about 29 sunny days on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Kenting a good destination for beach and coastal travel?
Kenting is well suited to beach and coastal travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (March, April) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Kenting calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Kenting: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and historical sunny days - weighted for beach and coastal travel.

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