Gaodeng Island

Island Small Matsu archipelago island with strategic military presence

Small island in Fuchien Province (Republic of China) near the Chinese coast; visited for coastal views, seabird life and military‑era sites on limited‑access islets.

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Gaodeng Island
26.2736, 119.9868

How to Get to Gaodeng Island #

Gaodeng Island is in the Taiwan Strait (Fuchien Province, ROC). Access is controlled and typically limited to authorised personnel or organised tours; check with Taiwanese authorities and local operators for permissions and transport.

Tips for Visiting Gaodeng Island #

  • Gaodeng Island is controlled by Taiwan (ROC) and access is restricted - check permissions and ferry schedules in advance.
  • Bring photographic ID and expect maritime inspections when moving between islets in this area.
  • Be mindful of sensitive military areas; some parts of offshore islands are closed to civilians.

Best Time to Visit Gaodeng Island #

Best visited in spring and autumn for milder weather and more stable sea conditions.

Spring/Autumn
April-June, September-October · 15-25°C
Most comfortable weather for short island visits and boat travel.
Summer
July-August · 25-33°C
Hotter and more humid; sea conditions can be variable.

Weather & Climate near Gaodeng Island #

Climate

Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 8°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1406 mm/year), wettest in June.

Best Time to Visit
OctoberSeptemberNovember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cool with highs of 12°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
13°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.6h daylight

February

February is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
12°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

94 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
11.1h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (136 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
10° 14°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

136 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (138 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

60 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
14° 19°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

138 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
12.7h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (176 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
19° 23°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

176 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
13.3h daylight

June

June is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (223 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
23° 27°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

223 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
13.6h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (123 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
25° 31°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

123 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.5h daylight

August

August is the hottest month, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (144 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
26° 31°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

144 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Very High
12.9h daylight

September

September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (158 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
24° 28°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

158 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

84 Excellent

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
20° 24°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
11.4h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
16° 20°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.7h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
11° 16°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

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