Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Kaohsiung...
Kaohsiung is a coastal city in Taiwan.
It is a comparatively big coastal town close to the water with a population of 1519711 people.
The water temperature around Kaohsiung changes moderately during the year.
The temperature ranges from 23.4°C (74.2°F) in February up to 29.5°C (85.1°F) in the month of September, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 27°C (80°F) and the best time for water activities is early fall, since Kaohsiung is located in the northern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.
What is the current water temperature near Kaohsiung?
The current water temperature in the month of November near Kaohsiung is approximately:
27°C (80°F)
Are there surf spots near Kaohsiung?
There are not too many surf spots close to Kaohsiung. A spot, which is not too far away, is Nan Wan, which is just 53.7km (33.6miles) away from Kaohsiung.
Click here for more information on Nan Wan and its water temperature. Other good surfspots near Kaohsiung are
Houbihu, which is ca 54.1km (33.6miles) away, and
Jia le Shui, located approximately 55.3km (34.3miles) from Kaohsiung.
Are there nice beaches near by?
No, not too many beaches are in proximity to Kaohsiung. The closest decent beach is
South Bay, which is more than 24km (14.9miles) away from Kaohsiung. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also check out
Batanes, approximately 184.3km (114.5miles) away from Kaohsiung.
Which wetsuit thickness is needed for Kaohsiung?
The water temperature around Kaohsiung is extremely warm, reaching up to 30°C (85°F) in the months of August, September, and October. During this time, in the early fall, a wetsuit is normaly not needed for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, temperatures come down to approximately 23°C (74°F). In this season, a light top or a jumpsuit might be required to feel comfortable, but some people might even be ok without a wetsuit . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to bring a thin wetsuit or jumpsuit.
How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Kaohsiung?
Due to relatively large temperature changes during the year, diving and fishing conditions alter a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 23 to 28°C (74-83°F) during January, February, and March. Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, and White Marlin love this temperature range. The conditions typically change during August, September, and October when sea temperatures go up to 25 to 30°C (76-85°F). Fish which like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Bonefish, Permit, Red Drum, and Tarpon.
Directions to Kaohsiung: How do I get there?
Please follow the directions in the map below.
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