Tainan
City in Taiwan
Tainan is a city in Taiwan with a population of about 1.85 million people. Located 267 km from Taipei, it draws visitors to its historical sites like Fort Zeelandia, Fort Provintia, and Tainan Confucian Temple.
What to see
Visitors can explore historical fortifications and cultural landmarks across the city. Key locations include Fort Zeelandia and Fort Provintia, alongside the Tainan Confucian Temple.
When to go
Monthly temperatures range from daily highs of 30 °C in July and August down to highs of 21 °C and lows of 15 °C in January. Rain varies significantly throughout the year, with the highest rainfall occurring from May through September, where monthly rain reaches up to 396 mm over 23 days. Drier conditions occur from October to March, with monthly rain dropping between 17 mm and 48 mm.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Tainan International Airport, located 5 km away in Tainan (Rende).
Top sights in Tainan
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is August, with about 396 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 21 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 22 |
| Average low, °C | 15 | 16 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 17 |
| Rainfall, mm | 20 | 34 | 48 | 85 | 187 | 366 | 352 | 396 | 210 | 31 | 19 | 17 |
| Rainy days | 8 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 5 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Tainan (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Eternal Golden Castle
- Koxinga Ancestral Shrine
- Tainan Art Museum