Kaohsiung Weather in March

March weather in Kaohsiung

March is one of the best months to visit Kaohsiung, and the weather earns its excellent 10/10 comfort score. Days are warm, with highs around 27°C and mild evenings. Rain does fall, about 8 days' worth, so you'll get the odd shower that interrupts a day out. Still, you'll have plenty of time outdoors, and the parks and waterfront feel far more pleasant than they will in the hotter months to come.

That makes March ideal for walking around Pier-2 Art Center, where you can browse the warehouses and murals, or for taking the ferry to Cijin for a seaside stroll. It's also a good time for the Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum, since you can spend time outside without April's heat, which climbs to around 30°C. Save long, exposed walks for dry spells, because wet paths can make a hike up Shoushan slippery. February is also in the best stretch, so if you can't manage March, you won't be far off.

Events and crowds

The Kaohsiung Spring Arts Festival usually brings performances to the city from spring into early summer, so check its programme for March concerts and theatre. Taiwan's 228 Peace Memorial Day falls on February 28, and it can affect your plans around the start of March, when the holiday creates a long weekend.

Because March sits in the city's best-weather stretch, it's busier than the hot, wetter summer months. It's rarely as packed as the major holiday periods, but weekends around popular sights can still feel crowded. Prices may also be higher than in quieter months, especially near the central attractions. If crowds bother you, go to Pier-2 on a weekday and take the Gushan ferry to Cijin outside the weekend rush.

Getting around comfortably

With rain on some days, it helps to keep your plan flexible. Pair an outdoor stop with an indoor one, such as the National Science and Technology Museum, so a shower won't ruin your day. The weather is warm enough for a relaxed day outside, but sticky afternoons can make a long climb feel tiring, so plan the hard walking for the morning.

At Cijin, the ferry ride is short, and the sea breeze can make the island feel cooler than central Kaohsiung. If showers roll in, duck into a seafood restaurant near Cijin Old Street instead of trying to fit in the whole coastal walk.