April weather forecast
Taiwan

April in Taiwan is characterized by the full swing of spring. The northern regions, including the capital Taipei, experience temperatures between 18°C (64.4°F) to 25°C (77°F). The plum rain season intensifies, leading to increased rainfall. Average monthly precipitation in the north is around 180mm (7.09"). Despite the rain, the duration of sunshine continues to extend, offering more sunny intervals between showers.

In the central and southern parts of the island, temperatures typically range from 22°C (71.6°F) to 30°C (86°F). Cities such as Kaohsiung and Tainan in the south continue to be warmer, with temperatures often reaching 30°C (86°F). While these regions also see increased rainfall due to the plum rain season, their rainfall is generally lower than that in the north.

Compared to the previous month, March, April sees further increases in both temperature and rainfall. Looking forward to the following month, May, April provides a transitional phase. May marks the beginning of the summer monsoon season, characterized by even higher temperatures and the start of heavy rainfall, especially in southern Taiwan.

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• Taipei - April »
  In April, the rain falls for 14.9 days. On the last day of April, in Taipei, sunrise is at 05:19 and sunset at 18:23 CST.
• Taichung - April »
  In Taichung, during April, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 135mm (5.31") of precipitation. In Taichung, in April, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 135mm (5.31") of accumulated precipitation.
• Tainan - April »
  The months with the highest UV index in Tainan are April through August, with an average maximum UV index of 12. On the first day of April in Tainan, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:14.
• Penghu - April »
  In April, the average sea temperature in Penghu is 23°C (73.4°F). In Penghu, in April, during 13 rainfall days, 94mm (3.7") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Sun Moon Lake - April »
  On the last day of April, in Sun Moon Lake, sunrise is at 05:23 and sunset at 18:24 CST. In Sun Moon Lake, in April, it is raining for 17 days, with typically 127mm (5") of accumulated precipitation.
• Kaohsiung City - April »
  In Kaohsiung City during April, the rain falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 70mm (2.76") of precipitation. The months with the highest UV index in Kaohsiung City are April through August, with an average maximum UV index of 12.
• Alishan Township - April »
  In Alishan Township during April, the rain falls for 17 days and regularly aggregates up to 133mm (5.24") of precipitation. April through August, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Alishan Township, Taiwan.
• Hualien County - April »
  In Hualien County in April, the average water temperature is 25.7°C (78.3°F). On the first day of April in Hualien County, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 18:09.
• Orchid Island - April »
  The onset of April in Orchid Island manifests an average high-temperature of a still warm 25°C (77°F), demonstrating a minor variation from the preceding month. April, with temperatures tipping to a high of 25°C (77°F), is considered as the beginning of a truly warm season in Orchid Island.
• Hsinchu City - April »
  In Hsinchu City the average seawater temperature in April is 23.8°C (74.8°F). April brings about a marked change in temperature, with Hsinchu City's climate shifting towards warmer conditions as spring advances.
• Taitung City - April »
  In Taitung City, during April, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 74mm (2.91") of precipitation. As Taiwan shifts from spring to the onset of summer, April announces the arrival of elevated temperatures in Taitung City.