Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Tainan, Taiwan

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Tainan...

Tainan is a coastal city in Taiwan. It is a quite huge city close to the water with a population of 771235 people. The water temperature around Tainan changes moderately during the year. The temperature ranges from 23.2°C (73.7°F) in February up to 29.7°C (85.4°F) in the month of July, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 27°C (80°F) and the best time for water activities is summer, since Tainan 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 Tainan?

The current water temperature in the month of April near Tainan is about:

Are there surf spots near Tainan?

There are not too many surf spots close to Tainan. The next good one is Nan Wan, which is roughly 79.5km (49.7miles) away from Tainan. Click here for more information on Nan Wan and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Tainan are Houbihu, which is 80km (49.7miles) away, and Jia le Shui, located roughly 80.3km (49.9miles) from Tainan.

Are there beaches close to Tainan?

No, not too many beaches are located close to Tainan. A beach, which is not too far away, is South Bay, which is 2.9km (1.8miles) away from Tainan. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also visit Fulong Beach, approximately 177.3km (110.1miles) away from Tainan.

What wetsuit do I need for Tainan?

The water temperature around Tainan is extremely warm, reaching up to 30°C (85°F) in the months of June, July, and August. During this time, in the summer, a wetsuit is usually not needed for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . Nevertheless, during late winter, temperatures drop down to nearly 23°C (74°F). During these months, a thin top or a jumpsuit might be required for most people, but some might even be ok without a wetsuit . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to have a thin wetsuit or jumpsuit.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Tainan?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and diving conditions alter a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 23 to 28°C (74-83°F) during winter. Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, and White Marlin are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions usually change during summer when sea temperatures range from 25 to 30°C (76-85°F). Fish that can often times be found in waters of this temperature range include: Bonefish, Permit, Red Drum, and Tarpon.

Directions to Tainan: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Tainan...

Do you know what the the city Quitang in the Philippines, the city Soller in the Spain, and the city Itajai in the Brazil have in common with Tainan? Click on the links to find out...