October brings further relief from the summer heat, as average temperatures in
Taichung take a significant dip. This heralds the onset of cooler days and nights. The lower temperatures, coupled with dry weather, make this month an ideal time for outdoor exploration and hiking. The month remains relatively dry, and the city comes alive with clear skies and a fresh, crisp atmosphere. Overall, October offers a perfect mix of pleasant weather and outdoor entertainment to its locals and visitors.
Temperature
The shift from
September to October in Taichung is characterized by an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.1°C (86.2°F), not significantly different from the 31.8°C (89.2°F) of September. Taichung witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 21.8°C (71.2°F) throughout October.
Heat index
October's mean heat index is estimated at a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). Undertake special precautions, the probability of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Prolonged activity may provoke heatstroke.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', joins air temperature with relative humidity to produce a temperature perception for humans. One's perception of temperature can vary depending on physical activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
The human body keeps its cool primarily through perspiration, as this process enables sweat to evaporate, taking away the excess heat. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. When heat gain exceeds the level the body can remove, body temperature begins to rise, and heat-related illnesses and disorders may develop.
Humidity
In October, the average relative humidity is 74.8%.
Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall in Taichung is October, when the rain falls for 3.5 days and typically collects 16mm (0.63") of precipitation.
Daylight
In Taichung, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 36min.
On the first day of October in Taichung, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 17:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 17:18 CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October in Taichung is 6.5h.