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Sunny New Year’s forecast with comfortable temps in Taiwan
Stay up to date with the latest weather forecast for Taiwan. Expect rainfall on Thursday, particularly in mountainous areas, with minimum temperatures of 16-17 degrees Celsius on the plains. On Friday, water vapor will shift eastward, resulting in clear skies in the south and occasional rainfall in the north and east. Saturday will be mostly sunny with some cloud cover in the west, and brief rainfall in mountainous and eastern regions. For the New Year holiday, Sunday will be sunny in the west, partly sunny in the east, and occasional brief rainfall. Monday and Tuesday are expected to be predominantly sunny and stable, with a slight chance of scattered rain in the east. Northern Taiwan will be comfortable during this period, while the south will be slightly hot, with temperatures dropping in the evening. Remember to adjust your clothing accordingly if spending extended periods outside.2023/12/28 13:34 -
Taiwan’s weather fluctuates; cold air to recede by New Year
The Central Weather Administration (CWA) has issued cold advisories for multiple counties and cities in response to dropping temperatures in Taiwan. The whole island experienced chilly weather, with temperatures ranging from 11 to 14 degrees Celsius. Some areas, including Hsinchu, Yilan, and Hualien, prepared for temperatures around 10 degrees Celsius. The European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) predicts brief spells of rain in northern and eastern Taiwan, as well as mountainous regions in the central and southern parts of the island. Some low-lying areas may also experience occasional light rain. Mount Hehuan, Xueshan, and Mount Nanhu, all above 3,000 meters, are expected to have subzero temperatures and a high chance of snowfall. However, no further strong cold air influence is expected before the New Year. Starting next Tuesday, the cold air will gradually recede, leading to clear skies and a gradual increase in temperatures. Climate expert Chia Hsin-hsing emphasized the unpredictability of the New Year’s weather and advised the public to stay updated with the latest forecasts.2023/12/23 10:26 -
Public advised to stay indoors as heatwave comes into force
The Central Weather Bureau (CWB) pointed out that strong southwest winds have resulted in foehn winds in Taitung County. CWB also issued heat advisories for several cities and counties on Wednesday (July 5). Pingtung County and Hualien County are under an orange alert, with a high probability of extreme temperatures reaching 38 degrees Celsius.2023/07/05 16:43