Hsinchu weather in August
In August, Hsinchu sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 26°C, with 307 mm of rain across 19.5 wet days and about 12.9 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 17% of the time in August, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 12 min at the start of August to 12 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, August is Hsinchu's 10th-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Hsinchu's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 26°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 307 mm
- 19.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 54 min
- 5:34 AM – 6:26 PM
- Cloud cover
- 70%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.33 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.8
- out of 10
Hsinchu is city in northern Taiwan.
- Density
- 4,361/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1982
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in August
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month.
A typical August day in Hsinchu reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 26°C overnight — a 5°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 32°C. Set against its neighbours, August runs on par with July and about 1°C warmer than September.
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| Avg high (°C) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Avg low (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 26 |
| 2 | 31 | 26 |
| 3 | 31 | 26 |
| 4 | 30 | 26 |
| 5 | 30 | 26 |
| 6 | 30 | 26 |
| 7 | 30 | 26 |
| 8 | 30 | 26 |
| 9 | 30 | 26 |
| 10 | 30 | 26 |
| 11 | 30 | 26 |
| 12 | 30 | 26 |
| 13 | 30 | 26 |
| 14 | 30 | 26 |
| 15 | 30 | 26 |
| 16 | 30 | 26 |
| 17 | 30 | 26 |
| 18 | 30 | 26 |
| 19 | 30 | 26 |
| 20 | 30 | 26 |
| 21 | 30 | 25 |
| 22 | 30 | 25 |
| 23 | 30 | 25 |
| 24 | 30 | 25 |
| 25 | 30 | 25 |
| 26 | 30 | 25 |
| 27 | 30 | 25 |
| 28 | 30 | 25 |
| 29 | 30 | 25 |
| 30 | 30 | 25 |
| 31 | 30 | 25 |
How August really feels in Hsinchu
Once humidity and wind are folded in, August averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in August is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Hsinchu weather by month
How August compares with the rest of the year at a glance. August is the 2nd-warmest and 1st-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18° / 13° | 60 | 9.8 | 10.6 | 6.1 |
| Feb | 19° / 14° | 74 | 9.2 | 11.1 | 6.2 |
| Mar | 21° / 16° | 93 | 11.4 | 11.8 | 6.4 |
| Apr | 25° / 20° | 98 | 11 | 12.6 | 6.6 |
| May | 28° / 23° | 142 | 13.3 | 13.2 | 5.7 |
| Jun | 30° / 25° | 160 | 13.4 | 13.5 | 4.4 |
| Jul | 31° / 26° | 202 | 14.9 | 13.4 | 3.9 |
| Aug | 30° / 26° | 307 | 19.5 | 12.9 | 3.8 |
| Sep | 29° / 24° | 197 | 14.8 | 12.2 | 5.0 |
| Oct | 26° / 22° | 88 | 6.6 | 11.4 | 7.3 |
| Nov | 24° / 19° | 48 | 6.2 | 10.8 | 7.7 |
| Dec | 20° / 15° | 51 | 7.8 | 10.5 | 6.9 |
Cloud cover in August
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 17% of the time in August.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 19% of August, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 64%.
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| Clearer (%) | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 38 |
| Cloudier (%) | 65 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 62 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35 | 65 |
| 2 | 35 | 65 |
| 3 | 35 | 65 |
| 4 | 34 | 66 |
| 5 | 34 | 66 |
| 6 | 34 | 66 |
| 7 | 34 | 66 |
| 8 | 34 | 66 |
| 9 | 34 | 66 |
| 10 | 35 | 65 |
| 11 | 35 | 65 |
| 12 | 34 | 66 |
| 13 | 34 | 66 |
| 14 | 34 | 66 |
| 15 | 34 | 66 |
| 16 | 35 | 65 |
| 17 | 35 | 65 |
| 18 | 36 | 64 |
| 19 | 36 | 64 |
| 20 | 37 | 63 |
| 21 | 37 | 63 |
| 22 | 38 | 62 |
| 23 | 38 | 62 |
| 24 | 38 | 62 |
| 25 | 38 | 62 |
| 26 | 38 | 62 |
| 27 | 37 | 63 |
| 28 | 38 | 62 |
| 29 | 38 | 62 |
| 30 | 39 | 61 |
| 31 | 38 | 62 |
Chance of precipitation in August
Hsinchu gets around 307 mm of rain over 19.5 wet days in August, the wettest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 62% and peaks near 64% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 61 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 60 |
| 2 | 60 |
| 3 | 61 |
| 4 | 61 |
| 5 | 61 |
| 6 | 61 |
| 7 | 61 |
| 8 | 61 |
| 9 | 61 |
| 10 | 61 |
| 11 | 61 |
| 12 | 61 |
| 13 | 61 |
| 14 | 62 |
| 15 | 62 |
| 16 | 62 |
| 17 | 63 |
| 18 | 63 |
| 19 | 64 |
| 20 | 64 |
| 21 | 64 |
| 22 | 64 |
| 23 | 64 |
| 24 | 64 |
| 25 | 64 |
| 26 | 64 |
| 27 | 64 |
| 28 | 63 |
| 29 | 63 |
| 30 | 62 |
| 31 | 61 |
Humidity in August
Most of August feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, August lands in the oppressive band about 51% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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| Humid (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Muggy (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Oppressive (%) | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 53 | 53 | 55 | 55 | 57 | 56 |
| Miserable (%) | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 45 | 44 | 42 | 41 | 39 | 38 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 2 | 48 | 50 |
| 2 | 0 | 2 | 48 | 50 |
| 3 | 0 | 2 | 48 | 50 |
| 4 | 0 | 2 | 49 | 50 |
| 5 | 0 | 1 | 49 | 50 |
| 6 | 0 | 1 | 49 | 49 |
| 7 | 0 | 1 | 50 | 49 |
| 8 | 0 | 1 | 50 | 49 |
| 9 | 0 | 1 | 51 | 48 |
| 10 | 0 | 1 | 51 | 48 |
| 11 | 0 | 1 | 51 | 48 |
| 12 | 0 | 1 | 51 | 48 |
| 13 | 0 | 1 | 51 | 48 |
| 14 | 0 | 1 | 51 | 48 |
| 15 | 0 | 1 | 50 | 49 |
| 16 | 0 | 1 | 50 | 49 |
| 17 | 0 | 1 | 50 | 49 |
| 18 | 0 | 1 | 50 | 50 |
| 19 | 0 | 1 | 49 | 50 |
| 20 | 0 | 1 | 49 | 50 |
| 21 | 0 | 1 | 49 | 50 |
| 22 | 0 | 1 | 50 | 49 |
| 23 | 0 | 1 | 50 | 49 |
| 24 | 0 | 1 | 51 | 48 |
| 25 | 0 | 2 | 51 | 47 |
| 26 | 0 | 2 | 53 | 45 |
| 27 | 0 | 3 | 53 | 44 |
| 28 | 0 | 3 | 55 | 42 |
| 29 | 0 | 4 | 55 | 41 |
| 30 | 0 | 4 | 57 | 39 |
| 31 | 1 | 5 | 56 | 38 |
Wind in August
Winds average 9 km/h in August, the calmest month.
Across August, daily wind ranges from about 9 km/h on the calmest days to 10 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | calm |
| 2 | 9 | calm |
| 3 | 9 | calm |
| 4 | 9 | calm |
| 5 | 10 | calm |
| 6 | 10 | calm |
| 7 | 10 | calm |
| 8 | 10 | calm |
| 9 | 10 | calm |
| 10 | 10 | calm |
| 11 | 10 | calm |
| 12 | 9 | calm |
| 13 | 9 | calm |
| 14 | 9 | calm |
| 15 | 9 | calm |
| 16 | 9 | calm |
| 17 | 9 | calm |
| 18 | 9 | calm |
| 19 | 9 | calm |
| 20 | 9 | calm |
| 21 | 9 | calm |
| 22 | 9 | calm |
| 23 | 9 | calm |
| 24 | 9 | calm |
| 25 | 9 | calm |
| 26 | 9 | calm |
| 27 | 9 | calm |
| 28 | 9 | calm |
| 29 | 9 | calm |
| 30 | 9 | calm |
| 31 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in August
Daylight runs from about 13 h 12 min at the start of August to 12 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 42 minutes over August. Sunrise moves from 5:27 AM to 5:40 AM, and sunset from 6:37 PM to 6:12 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 13.2 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:27 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:40 | 5:40 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:36 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:34 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:19 | 6:18 | 6:17 | 6:16 | 6:15 | 6:14 | 6:13 | 6:12 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.2 | 5:27 | 6:37 |
| 2 | 13.1 | 5:28 | 6:37 |
| 3 | 13.1 | 5:28 | 6:36 |
| 4 | 13.1 | 5:29 | 6:35 |
| 5 | 13.1 | 5:29 | 6:35 |
| 6 | 13.1 | 5:30 | 6:34 |
| 7 | 13.1 | 5:30 | 6:33 |
| 8 | 13.0 | 5:30 | 6:33 |
| 9 | 13.0 | 5:31 | 6:32 |
| 10 | 13.0 | 5:31 | 6:31 |
| 11 | 13.0 | 5:32 | 6:30 |
| 12 | 13.0 | 5:32 | 6:30 |
| 13 | 12.9 | 5:33 | 6:29 |
| 14 | 12.9 | 5:33 | 6:28 |
| 15 | 12.9 | 5:34 | 6:27 |
| 16 | 12.9 | 5:34 | 6:26 |
| 17 | 12.9 | 5:34 | 6:26 |
| 18 | 12.8 | 5:35 | 6:25 |
| 19 | 12.8 | 5:35 | 6:24 |
| 20 | 12.8 | 5:36 | 6:23 |
| 21 | 12.8 | 5:36 | 6:22 |
| 22 | 12.7 | 5:37 | 6:21 |
| 23 | 12.7 | 5:37 | 6:20 |
| 24 | 12.7 | 5:37 | 6:19 |
| 25 | 12.7 | 5:38 | 6:18 |
| 26 | 12.6 | 5:38 | 6:17 |
| 27 | 12.6 | 5:39 | 6:16 |
| 28 | 12.6 | 5:39 | 6:15 |
| 29 | 12.6 | 5:39 | 6:14 |
| 30 | 12.6 | 5:40 | 6:13 |
| 31 | 12.5 | 5:40 | 6:12 |
Solar energy in August
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in August, about 5.33 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.7 kWh/m² to a high of 5.9 kWh/m² in July across the year — August's 5.33 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.1 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Hsinchu
In August, Hsinchu sits inside its pacific typhoon and rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Hsinchu sits in the Pacific typhoon belt; the season peaks July–October.
Hsinchu's rainy season runs May–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is August a good time to visit Hsinchu?
Our two travel scores rate August for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
August is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Hsinchu.
What to pack for Hsinchu in August
From August's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In August, Hsinchu sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 26°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 20 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Hsinchu in August
The nearest coast averages about 28°C in August — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in July at about 28°C and coldest in February near 18°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Mar 15 to Dec 25 — about 9.4 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 18 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 21 |
| Comfort | Cool | Cool | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Refreshing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | Cool |
| Feb | 18 | Cool |
| Mar | 20 | Refreshing |
| Apr | 23 | Refreshing |
| May | 26 | Warm |
| Jun | 27 | Warm |
| Jul | 28 | Tropical |
| Aug | 28 | Tropical |
| Sep | 28 | Warm |
| Oct | 26 | Warm |
| Nov | 24 | Refreshing |
| Dec | 21 | Refreshing |
UV index in Hsinchu in August
Clear-sky midday UV in August peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Hsinchu peaks around June 16 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 22 at about 5 (moderate).
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) | 5 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 5 |
| Level | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5 | High |
| Feb | 7 | Very high |
| Mar | 9 | Very high |
| Apr | 8 | Very high |
| May | 10 | Very high |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 10 | Very high |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 10 | Very high |
| Oct | 8 | Very high |
| Nov | 6 | High |
| Dec | 5 | Moderate |
Air quality in Hsinchu in August
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where August falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Hsinchu is worst in March — around 45 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 1.7× the cleanest month (October, 26 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) | 33 | 40 | 45 | 44 | 37 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 |
| Level | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | Moderate |
| Feb | 40 | Poor |
| Mar | 45 | Poor |
| Apr | 44 | Poor |
| May | 37 | Poor |
| Jun | 30 | Moderate |
| Jul | 27 | Moderate |
| Aug | 28 | Moderate |
| Sep | 29 | Moderate |
| Oct | 26 | Moderate |
| Nov | 29 | Moderate |
| Dec | 29 | Moderate |
Where is Hsinchu?
Hsinchu sits at 24.8°N, 121.0°E, 22 m above sea level, in Taiwan. The nearest listed city is Zhubei, 6.0 km away.
Topography around Hsinchu
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Hsinchu.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Hsinchu has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 136 m around an average of 39 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 455 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,823 m.
The land around Hsinchu is covered by artificial surfaces (57%) and trees (32%) within 3 km, trees (41%) and water (31%) within 16 km, and trees (53%) and water (35%) 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 Hsinchu (24.8036°, 120.9686°, elevation 22 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. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).