Taipei Forecast to See Heavy Rain Today; Rain in Taichung and Hualien, Partly Cloudy in Kaohsiung

Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Forecast for Taipei, with 18 mm at 12:00

Taipei is forecast to see heavy rain and thunderstorms today (October 23), with a 90% chance of rain and daily rainfall of 167 mm. Temperatures are forecast to range from 23 to 26°C, with relative humidity at 95%.

By the hour, rain is forecast at 06:00, with 4.0 mm; rainfall is also forecast at 4.0 mm at 09:00. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast at 12:00, with 18.0 mm, and again at 15:00, with 11.0 mm. Rainfall at 18:00 is forecast at 4.0 mm.

Taipei’s driving index is somewhat difficult, its activity index is poor, and air quality is excellent. Those heading out can prepare rain gear.

Rain Also Forecast in Taichung and Hualien; Hualien’s Daily Rainfall Forecast at 123 mm

Rain is forecast in Taichung today, with a 90% chance of rain and daily rainfall of 69 mm. Temperatures are forecast to range from 21 to 25°C, with relative humidity at 85%. Rainfall is forecast at 4.0 mm at 15:00, 7.0 mm at 18:00, and 3.0 mm at 21:00.

Heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast in Hualien, with a 90% chance of rain and daily rainfall of 123 mm. Temperatures are forecast to range from 26 to 30°C, with relative humidity at 74%. Rainfall is forecast at 9.0 mm at 06:00, 8.0 mm at 12:00, and 4.0 mm at 15:00.

Taichung and Hualien both have a somewhat difficult driving index and a poor activity index.

Kaohsiung Partly Cloudy with Sunny Periods; High Mosquito Activity in All Four Cities

Kaohsiung is forecast to be partly cloudy with sunny periods today, with a 30% chance of rain and 0 mm of daily rainfall. Temperatures are forecast to range from 25 to 26°C. The chance of rain is 90% at both 09:00 and 18:00, and 40% at 12:00; forecast rainfall for all three periods is 0.0 mm. Those heading out can take rain gear as needed.

Kaohsiung’s driving index is good, its activity index is fair, its heatstroke index (WBGT) calls for caution, and air quality is good.

The mosquito index shows high mosquito activity in Taipei, Taichung, Hualien, and Kaohsiung. Comprehensive protection is recommended.