Rain in Taipei today; sunny in Taichung and Kaohsiung, with evening rain in Hualien

Taipei: 80% chance of rain; hourly forecast calls for rain from 12:00

Rain is forecast at times in Taipei today, with breaks in between. The chance of rain is 80%, and estimated rainfall is 21 mm. Temperatures are expected to range from 22 to 25°C, with relative humidity at 89%.

Hourly forecasts show cloudy conditions at 06:00 and 09:00, with a 90% chance of rain at each time. Rain is forecast at 12:00, 15:00, 18:00 and 21:00, with 1.0 mm expected in each period. At 15:00, the temperature is forecast to be 23°C and relative humidity 91%; at 18:00, the temperature is forecast to be 22°C and relative humidity 93%. For lifestyle indices, Taipei's activity index is poor, while its driving index indicates no major issues. The mosquito index advises using insect repellent.

Hualien: 90% chance of rain at 15:00; rain forecast at 21:00

Hualien is forecast to be sunny with occasional rain today, with a 50% chance of rain and estimated rainfall of 6 mm. Temperatures are expected to range from 25 to 29°C. Conditions are forecast to be cloudy at 06:00 and sunny at 09:00 and 12:00, with a 10% chance of rain at each of those times. The temperature at 12:00 is forecast to be 29°C.

At 15:00, cloudy conditions are forecast, with a 90% chance of rain and a temperature of 28°C. Rain is forecast at 21:00, with estimated rainfall of 1.0 mm, a 90% chance of rain and a temperature of 27°C. Those heading out in the afternoon or evening may bring rain gear as needed. Hualien's mosquito index indicates vigorous mosquito activity and recommends full protection.

Sunny forecast for Taichung and Kaohsiung; Kaohsiung to reach 31°C at 12:00

Taichung is forecast to be sunny today, with a 10% chance of rain and temperatures ranging from 23 to 30°C. The temperature is forecast to be 24°C at 06:00 and 30°C at 12:00. Kaohsiung is also forecast to be sunny, with a 10% chance of rain and temperatures ranging from 26 to 31°C. The temperature there is forecast to be 31°C at 12:00. At 21:00, Taichung is forecast to be sunny with a temperature of 23°C; Kaohsiung is also forecast to be sunny, with a temperature of 27°C.

Both cities have an excellent driving index and a fair activity index. The heat injury index is at alert level in Kaohsiung and caution level in Taichung. For the mosquito index, activity is vigorous in Taichung, where full protection is recommended; in Kaohsiung, the advice is to use insect repellent.