Magong in Fall
In fall (September, October and November), Magong sees average daytime highs around 25°C and overnight lows near 24°C, with 196 mm of rain over about 17 wet days across the season. It is the 2nd-warmest season and the 3rd-wettest season.
Over the season highs ease from about 28°C in early September to 22°C by late November. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 54% of the time across fall, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Fall is Magong's best season of the year to visit on our travel score. For the whole year in context, see Magong's year-round climate.
- Avg daytime high
- 25°C
- 2nd-warmest season
- Avg overnight low
- 24°C
- Rainfall
- 196 mm
- 17 wet days
- Avg wind
- 31 km/h
- Travel score
- 7.7
- best season of the year
- Months
- Sep · Oct · Nov
Temperature in Magong in Fall
Over the season highs ease from about 28°C in early September to 22°C by late November.
A typical fall day in Magong reaches about 25°C and drops to 24°C overnight. The warmest of the three months is September, the coolest November.
How fall really feels in Magong
Once humidity and wind are folded in, fall brings about 11 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C.
The story in fall is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Magong weather by month
How the three fall months (September, October and November) 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 | 19° / 17° | 33 | 6 | 10.7 | 6.7 |
| Feb | 19° / 17° | 38 | 6.7 | 11.2 | 6.6 |
| Mar | 21° / 19° | 53 | 8.3 | 11.8 | 6.9 |
| Apr | 24° / 22° | 91 | 9.2 | 12.5 | 7.1 |
| May | 26° / 25° | 177 | 13.3 | 13.1 | 6.2 |
| Jun | 27° / 26° | 229 | 15.3 | 13.4 | 5.3 |
| Jul | 28° / 27° | 178 | 13.7 | 13.3 | 5.2 |
| Aug | 28° / 27° | 251 | 16.2 | 12.8 | 5.0 |
| Sep | 27° / 26° | 117 | 9.3 | 12.1 | 6.6 |
| Oct | 25° / 25° | 43 | 3.1 | 11.4 | 8.3 |
| Nov | 23° / 22° | 37 | 4.1 | 10.9 | 8.1 |
| Dec | 20° / 19° | 45 | 5.3 | 10.6 | 7.2 |
Cloud cover in Fall
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 54% of the time across fall.
Chance of precipitation in Fall
Magong gets around 196 mm of rain over 17 wet days across fall. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Humidity in Fall
Most of fall feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
Wind in Fall
Winds average 31 km/h across fall.
Sunrise & sunset in Fall
Daylight runs from about 12 h 30 min in early September to 10 h 42 min by late November. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Solar energy in Fall
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day across fall, about 4.7 kWh/m².
Hazard calendar for Magong
In fall, Magong overlaps its pacific typhoon and monsoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Magong sits in the Pacific typhoon belt; the season peaks July–October.
Magong's monsoon runs May–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is fall a good time to visit Magong?
Our two travel scores rate fall for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal), averaged across the three months.
fall is one of the better times to visit Magong for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Magong in Fall
From fall's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In fall, Magong sees daytime highs around 25°C and nights near 24°C. Pack light clothes and a windbreaker. Worth having: rain gear and sun protection. About 17 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Magong in Fall
The nearest coast averages about 26°C across fall — 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 January near 21°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) | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 22 |
| Comfort | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Warm | Refreshing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | Refreshing |
| Feb | 21 | Refreshing |
| Mar | 22 | Refreshing |
| Apr | 24 | Warm |
| May | 26 | Warm |
| Jun | 27 | Warm |
| Jul | 28 | Tropical |
| Aug | 28 | Tropical |
| Sep | 28 | Warm |
| Oct | 26 | Warm |
| Nov | 24 | Warm |
| Dec | 22 | Refreshing |
UV index in Magong in Fall
Clear-sky midday UV across fall averages around 8 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Magong peaks around June 19 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 20 at about 5 (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) | 6 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 5 |
| Level | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | High | High |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6 | High |
| Feb | 8 | Very high |
| Mar | 10 | Very high |
| Apr | 8 | Very high |
| May | 10 | Very high |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 10 | Very high |
| Oct | 8 | Very high |
| Nov | 7 | High |
| Dec | 5 | High |
Air quality in Magong in Fall
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where fall falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Magong is worst in March — around 28 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.0× the cleanest month (June, 9 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) | 25 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 16 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 23 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | Moderate |
| Feb | 27 | Moderate |
| Mar | 28 | Moderate |
| Apr | 23 | Moderate |
| May | 16 | Moderate |
| Jun | 9 | Good |
| Jul | 10 | Good |
| Aug | 12 | Good |
| Sep | 15 | Moderate |
| Oct | 20 | Moderate |
| Nov | 21 | Moderate |
| Dec | 23 | Moderate |
Where is Magong?
Magong sits at 23.6°N, 119.6°E, 14 m above sea level, in Taiwan. The nearest listed city is Budai, 62 km away.
Topography around Magong
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Magong.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Magong has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 51 m around an average of 9 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 59 m; within 80 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 68 m.
The land around Magong is covered by water (43%) and artificial surfaces (22%) within 3 km, water (88%) within 16 km, and water (89%) 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 Magong (23.5654°, 119.5863°, elevation 14 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.