March weather forecast
Taiwan

March signals the onset of spring in Taiwan. In the northern part of the island, including Taipei, temperatures begin to rise, typically ranging from 15°C (59°F) to 25°C (77°F). Rainfall increases slightly as the plum rain season begins, characterized by a long duration of drizzle that can last several days. The average monthly precipitation in the north is approximately 180mm (7.09"). The number of overcast days starts to decrease, and the duration of sunshine gradually extends.

In contrast, the central and southern parts of Taiwan experience temperatures from 20°C (68°F) to 30°C (86°F), maintaining their trend of being warmer than the north. Kaohsiung and Tainan, for instance, often see temperatures reaching 30°C (86°F). Despite the higher temperatures, these regions continue to have relatively lower rainfall than the north, with occasional showers rather than steady rain.

Compared to the previous month, February, March sees an increase in both temperature and rainfall, as Taiwan transitions from winter to spring. The following month, April, typically continues the warming trend with further increases in temperature, while the rainfall continues to intensify, culminating in the height of the plum rain season.

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• Taipei - March »
  In Taipei during March, the rain falls for 15.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 180mm (7.09") of precipitation. On the first day of March in Taipei, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 17:55.
• Taichung - March »
  On the first day of March in Taichung sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 17:59. In Taichung in March, during 11.5 rainfall days, 94mm (3.7") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Tainan - March »
  In Tainan during March, the rain falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 39mm (1.54") of precipitation. On the last day of March, in Tainan, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:14 CST.
• Penghu - March »
  In Penghu during March, the rain falls for 14 days and regularly aggregates up to 73mm (2.87") of precipitation. On the first day of March in Penghu sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:04.
• Sun Moon Lake - March »
  With the arrival of March, Sun Moon Lake's average high-temperature registers at an agreeable 20°C (68°F), indicating a subtle variation from the previous month. On the last day of March, in Sun Moon Lake, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 18:11 CST.
• Kaohsiung City - March »
  In Kaohsiung City in March, during 4 rainfall days, 39mm (1.54") of precipitation is typically accumulated. The introduction of March in Kaohsiung City notes a subtle temperature variation to a still warm 26.8°C (80.2°F) from February's 24.7°C (76.5°F).
• Alishan Township - March »
  In Alishan Township, in March, during 18 rainfall days, 117mm (4.61") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Alishan Township, in March, during 18 rainfall days, 117mm (4.61") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Hualien County - March »
  In Hualien County, Taiwan, in March, the average water temperature is 24.1°C (75.4°F). In Hualien County in March, it is raining for 19 days, with typically 87mm (3.43") of accumulated precipitation.
• Orchid Island - March »
  In Orchid Island in March, the average water temperature is 25°C (77°F). In Orchid Island, Taiwan, in March, during 17 rainfall days, 154mm (6.06") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Hsinchu City - March »
  In Hsinchu City, Taiwan, during March, the rain falls for 14.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 173mm (6.81") of precipitation. March has the least sunshine of the year in Hsinchu City with an average of 2.7h of sunshine.
• Taitung City - March »
  In Taitung City during March, the rain falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 43mm (1.69") of precipitation. In Taitung City, Taiwan, the average seawater temperature in March is 24.5°C (76.1°F).