Hengchun in Spring
In spring (March, April and May), Hengchun sees average daytime highs around 25°C and overnight lows near 24°C, with 251 mm of rain over about 28 wet days across the season. It is the 3rd-warmest season and the 3rd-wettest season.
Over the season highs climb from about 23°C in early March to 27°C by late May. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 42% of the time across spring, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Spring is Hengchun's 2nd-best season to visit on our travel score. Hengchun has little temperature swing across the year, so its calendar seasons blur — the season framing matters less here than for a place with four distinct seasons. For the whole year in context, see Hengchun's year-round climate.
- Avg daytime high
- 25°C
- 3rd-warmest season
- Avg overnight low
- 24°C
- Rainfall
- 251 mm
- 28 wet days
- Avg wind
- 24 km/h
- Travel score
- 7.0
- 2nd-best season
- Months
- Mar · Apr · May
Temperature in Hengchun in Spring
Over the season highs climb from about 23°C in early March to 27°C by late May.
A typical spring day in Hengchun reaches about 25°C and drops to 24°C overnight. The warmest of the three months is May, the coolest March.
How spring really feels in Hengchun
Once humidity and wind are folded in, spring brings about 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C.
spring sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Hengchun weather by month
How the three spring months (March, April and May) compare with the rest of the year — the season's months are highlighted.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22° / 20° | 48 | 8.3 | 10.8 | 7.0 |
| Feb | 22° / 21° | 34 | 7.4 | 11.2 | 7.2 |
| Mar | 24° / 22° | 29 | 6.6 | 11.8 | 7.7 |
| Apr | 25° / 24° | 44 | 7.2 | 12.5 | 7.4 |
| May | 27° / 26° | 177 | 13.9 | 13 | 5.9 |
| Jun | 28° / 27° | 298 | 19.8 | 13.3 | 4.5 |
| Jul | 28° / 27° | 292 | 19.5 | 13.2 | 4.5 |
| Aug | 28° / 27° | 370 | 20.1 | 12.8 | 4.5 |
| Sep | 28° / 26° | 213 | 13.9 | 12.1 | 5.6 |
| Oct | 27° / 25° | 106 | 6.6 | 11.5 | 7.3 |
| Nov | 25° / 23° | 78 | 6 | 10.9 | 7.8 |
| Dec | 23° / 21° | 48 | 7 | 10.7 | 7.5 |
Cloud cover in Spring
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 42% of the time across spring.
Chance of precipitation in Spring
Hengchun gets around 251 mm of rain over 28 wet days across spring. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Humidity in Spring
Most of spring feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
Wind in Spring
Winds average 24 km/h across spring.
Sunrise & sunset in Spring
Daylight runs from about 11 h 30 min in early March to 13 h 12 min by late May. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Solar energy in Spring
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day across spring, about 5.7 kWh/m².
Hazard calendar for Hengchun
In spring, Hengchun overlaps its pacific typhoon and monsoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Hengchun sits in the Pacific typhoon belt; the season peaks July–October.
Hengchun's monsoon runs May–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is spring a good time to visit Hengchun?
Our two travel scores rate spring for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal), averaged across the three months.
spring is one of the better times to visit Hengchun for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Hengchun in Spring
From spring's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In spring, Hengchun sees daytime highs around 25°C and nights near 24°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. Worth having: rain gear and a windbreaker. About 28 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Hengchun in Spring
The nearest coast averages about 26°C across spring — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 18 km away) is warmest in July at about 29°C and coldest in January near 24°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | Warm |
| Feb | 24 | Warm |
| Mar | 25 | Warm |
| Apr | 26 | Warm |
| May | 28 | Warm |
| Jun | 29 | Tropical |
| Jul | 29 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 28 | Warm |
| Nov | 26 | Warm |
| Dec | 25 | Warm |
UV index in Hengchun in Spring
Clear-sky midday UV across spring averages around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Hengchun peaks around August 13 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 21 at about 6 (high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 6 |
| Level | High | Very high | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | High |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | High |
| Feb | 9 | Very high |
| Mar | 10 | Extreme |
| Apr | 10 | Very high |
| May | 10 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 9 | Very high |
| Nov | 8 | Very high |
| Dec | 6 | High |
Air quality in Hengchun in Spring
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where spring falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Hengchun is worst in March — around 16 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.2× the cleanest month (June, 8 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 14 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 15 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Moderate |
| Feb | 15 | Moderate |
| Mar | 16 | Moderate |
| Apr | 13 | Moderate |
| May | 9 | Good |
| Jun | 8 | Good |
| Jul | 9 | Good |
| Aug | 11 | Good |
| Sep | 10 | Good |
| Oct | 13 | Moderate |
| Nov | 13 | Moderate |
| Dec | 15 | Moderate |
Where is Hengchun?
Hengchun sits at 22.0°N, 120.7°E, 25 m above sea level, in Taiwan. The nearest listed city is Donggang, 60 km away.
Topography around Hengchun
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Hengchun.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Hengchun has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 368 m around an average of 58 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 887 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,015 m.
The land around Hengchun is covered by trees (51%) and cropland (22%) within 3 km, water (54%) and trees (39%) within 16 km, and water (74%) and trees (22%) within 80 km.
Taiwan travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 110 / 220 V · 60 Hz
- Happiness
- 6.7 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Hengchun (22.0042°, 120.7439°, elevation 25 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google.