Tainan County
Area Southern Taiwanese county known for historic temples
Around Tainan on Taiwan’s southwest, the former Tainan County area draws visitors to temples, Anping Fort, night markets and strong street-food traditions.
Tainan County was a former administrative county in southern Taiwan that existed as a distinct unit until it merged with Tainan City in 2010. The merger on 25 December 2010 created the present-day special municipality of Tainan.
The area that comprised the former county contains coastal plains, agricultural landscapes and a number of local historic towns and temples. Travelers visit for regional cuisine, temple festivals and coastal scenery rather than for a single landmark.
The county functioned as an administrative division of Taiwan through the 20th century and into the early 21st century until the 2010 unification with Tainan City. After the merger the county ceased to exist as a separate government unit.
Located in southern Taiwan along the island’s southwest coast, the former county surrounded the urban core of Tainan and faced the Taiwan Strait. It lies several hundred kilometres south of Taipei.
- Administrative change: Merged with Tainan City on 25 December 2010 to form a single special municipality; administrative functions were absorbed into the new municipality.
How to Get to Tainan County #
Tainan is reachable by Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) to Tainan Station or Taiwan Railways (TRA) to several central stations. From the city, local buses, taxis, and bike rentals connect to former county districts and cultural sites.
Tips for Visiting Tainan County #
- Tainan County's administrative functions have merged into broader Tainan City-check current local transport maps for district offices.
- Use local Taiwan Railways (TRA) or Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) to reach Tainan city center, then local buses for county districts.
- Explore regional food markets-Tainan is famed for its street food and small‑plate snacks.
Best Time to Visit Tainan County #
Tainan is pleasant in spring and autumn; summers are hot and humid, and typhoon season runs in late summer.
Weather & Climate near Tainan County #
Tainan County's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 14°C to 32°C. Heavy rainfall (2150 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (258 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (418 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the hottest month, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (393 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (524 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (209 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 18 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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