Gaodeng IslandGaodeng Island at a Glance
When to Go
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.
Air Quality:
AQI 61
Moderate
Best Time to Visit
OctoberSeptemberNovember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
0°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 9° - 13° | 11° | 52 mm | overcast | 80% | 4.3 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.6h |
| February | Acceptable | 8° - 12° | 7° | 94 mm | overcast | 83% | 5.3 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.1h |
| March | Acceptable | 10° - 14° | 12° | 136 mm | overcast | 83% | 4.4 m/s | 1.0 high | 11.9h |
| April | Good | 14° - 19° | 16° | 138 mm | overcast | 85% | 4.1 m/s | 1.3 high | 12.7h |
| May | Good | 19° - 23° | 21° | 176 mm | overcast | 87% | 3.7 m/s | 1.5 high | 13.3h |
| June | Good | 23° - 27° | 25° | 223 mm | overcast | 90% | 3.7 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.6h |
| July | Good | 25° - 31° | 34° | 123 mm | partly cloudy | 88% | 4.0 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.5h |
| August | Good | 26° - 31° | 34° | 144 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 4.4 m/s | 2.0 very high | 12.9h |
| September | Very Good | 24° - 28° | 26° | 158 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 3.3 m/s | 1.5 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Excellent | 20° - 24° | 22° | 67 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 5.2 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.4h |
| November | Very Good | 16° - 20° | 18° | 46 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 5.1 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.7h |
| December | Very Good | 11° - 16° | 14° | 49 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.4 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.4h |
Getting There & Around
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.