Xiulin in Fall
In fall (September, October and November), Xiulin sees average daytime highs around 25°C and overnight lows near 23°C, with 967 mm of rain over about 61 wet days across the season. It is the 2nd-warmest season and the wettest season of the year.
Over the season highs ease from about 27°C in early September to 22°C by late November. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 24% of the time across fall, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Fall is Xiulin's 2nd-best season to visit on our travel score. For the whole year in context, see Xiulin's year-round climate.
- Avg daytime high
- 25°C
- 2nd-warmest season
- Avg overnight low
- 23°C
- Rainfall
- 967 mm
- 61 wet days
- Avg wind
- 17 km/h
- Travel score
- 5.1
- 2nd-best season
- Months
- Sep · Oct · Nov
Temperature in Xiulin in Fall
Over the season highs ease from about 27°C in early September to 22°C by late November.
A typical fall day in Xiulin reaches about 25°C and drops to 23°C overnight. The warmest of the three months is September, the coolest November.
How fall really feels in Xiulin
Once humidity and wind are folded in, fall brings about 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C.
fall sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Xiulin 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° | 296 | 26.7 | 10.7 | 3.7 |
| Feb | 19° / 17° | 247 | 23.4 | 11.2 | 3.9 |
| Mar | 21° / 19° | 173 | 21.9 | 11.8 | 4.6 |
| Apr | 23° / 21° | 157 | 19 | 12.5 | 5.2 |
| May | 25° / 24° | 242 | 21.6 | 13.2 | 4.9 |
| Jun | 27° / 26° | 208 | 16.5 | 13.5 | 5.1 |
| Jul | 28° / 26° | 214 | 14.2 | 13.3 | 5.4 |
| Aug | 28° / 26° | 247 | 17.8 | 12.8 | 5.1 |
| Sep | 27° / 25° | 356 | 20.7 | 12.1 | 4.9 |
| Oct | 25° / 23° | 312 | 19.2 | 11.4 | 5.4 |
| Nov | 23° / 21° | 300 | 20.9 | 10.8 | 5.0 |
| Dec | 20° / 18° | 293 | 24.9 | 10.5 | 4.1 |
Cloud cover in Fall
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 24% of the time across fall.
Chance of precipitation in Fall
Xiulin gets around 967 mm of rain over 61 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 17 km/h across fall.
Sunrise & sunset in Fall
Daylight runs from about 12 h 30 min in early September to 10 h 36 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 3.7 kWh/m².
Hazard calendar for Xiulin
In fall, Xiulin overlaps its pacific typhoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Xiulin sits in the Pacific typhoon belt; the season peaks July–October.
Is fall a good time to visit Xiulin?
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 a reasonable time to visit Xiulin for sightseeing.
What to pack for Xiulin in Fall
From fall's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In fall, Xiulin sees daytime highs around 25°C and nights near 23°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: light clothes and sun protection. About 61 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Xiulin in Fall
The nearest coast averages about 27°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 August 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 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
| Comfort | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | Refreshing |
| Feb | 24 | Refreshing |
| Mar | 24 | Warm |
| Apr | 26 | Warm |
| May | 27 | Warm |
| Jun | 28 | Tropical |
| Jul | 29 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 28 | Tropical |
| Oct | 27 | Warm |
| Nov | 26 | Warm |
| Dec | 25 | Warm |
UV index in Xiulin in Fall
Clear-sky midday UV across fall averages around 9 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Xiulin peaks around June 21 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 19 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) | 6 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 6 |
| Level | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very 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 | 13 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 9 | Very high |
| Nov | 7 | Very high |
| Dec | 6 | High |
Air quality in Xiulin 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 Xiulin is worst in March — around 22 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.0× the cleanest month (October, 11 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) | 15 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Moderate |
| Feb | 17 | Moderate |
| Mar | 22 | Moderate |
| Apr | 22 | Moderate |
| May | 17 | Moderate |
| Jun | 15 | Moderate |
| Jul | 11 | Good |
| Aug | 12 | Good |
| Sep | 11 | Good |
| Oct | 11 | Good |
| Nov | 11 | Good |
| Dec | 13 | Moderate |
Where is Xiulin?
Xiulin sits at 24.1°N, 121.6°E, 35 m above sea level, in Taiwan. The nearest listed city is Hualien, 16 km away.
Topography around Xiulin
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Xiulin.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Xiulin has very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,443 m around an average of 245 m above sea level; within 16 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,860 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,837 m.
The land around Xiulin is covered by trees (68%) within 3 km, trees (54%) and water (40%) within 16 km, and trees (65%) and water (31%) 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 Xiulin (24.1202°, 121.6263°, elevation 35 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.