Kenting (Hengchun) weather in March

March in Kenting: warm, dry, with muggy air — one of the best months to visit.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Kenting🇹🇼 Taiwan · Taiwan & Okinawa · Beach90
  1. 79Jan
  2. 86Feb
  3. 90Mar
  4. 91Apr
  5. 77May
  6. 69Jun
  7. 66Jul
  8. 60Aug
  9. 71Sep
  10. 74Oct
  11. 81Nov
  12. 81Dec

#2 of 12 months in Kenting · #150 of 1413 destinations to visit in March · comfort 90/100 (tier S)

Days
27°C
Nights
22°C
Wet days
7
Sun
10.1 h
Humidity
75%
Daylight
12 h
Kenting, Taiwan
Photo: Timo Volz · Pexels

Traveller notes on Kenting in March

Forum posters generally describe March as one of the best weather months in Taiwan, with the country moving away from wintry cold as the month progresses, though rain and cloudy stretches remain a real possibility and posters consistently recommend a light rain jacket. One visitor at the start of March reported good weather in Kenting specifically, warm by day and cool at night. Posters discussing the preceding winter months note that Kenting stays relatively warm even then, but strong winter wind can make it feel noticeably cooler than the actual temperature - a factor that eases as March moves toward spring. Posters generally rate early March as a comfortable transitional time to visit Kenting, past the harsher winter winds but not yet into peak summer heat.
Tripadvisor community · March · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

Other months in Kenting

Taiwan-forum threads on June weather (the pattern tracks Kenting directly at the southern tip of the island) describe it as hot, humid and genuinely wet, sitting inside the region's rainy season that runs roughly May through September. The specific culprit is the plum rain system, which brings heavy, sudden downpours in the afternoon, sometimes with real thunder and hail. Posters call January through April, plus November and December, the more comfortable, drier stretches by comparison. The genuine peak crowd season doesn't arrive until July and August once summer school holidays begin, so June runs comparatively quiet. Regulars treat the beach as the main draw regardless, since a warm downpour barely dents a day built around swimming. The record: 31.7C days feeling like a punishing 36C, 27.2C nights, a notably high 238mm across 20.2 days, 84 percent humidity, a 29.6C sea and wind averaging over 27 km/h.
KentingJuneRegular · June · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Kenting-forum threads on January weather are consistent that it's the warmest corner of Taiwan even in the depths of winter - sunny and pleasant by day, though the wind makes it feel noticeably cooler than the thermometer suggests, especially after dark when a light jacket becomes genuinely necessary. Regulars call a cold front the main variable: with one passing through, expect grey, blustery days, but without one, plenty of sun is on offer. The water itself is described as still too cold for a proper swim, though wading at the edge or simply enjoying the scenery works fine. The upside regulars keep repeating: genuinely thinner crowds and cheaper hotel rates than the summer peak. The record: 23.8C days feeling like 22C, 19.9C nights, 64mm across 10.8 days, a 25.3C sea, 75 percent humidity and wind averaging 39 km/h - warm by day exactly as described, with the wind fully backing up the "feels cooler" read.
KentingJanuaryRegular · January · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Taiwan-forum threads on July weather single out Kenting alongside the rest of the island as sitting in the hottest, wettest stretch of the year, and the one with the highest typhoon odds - regulars put the chance of a storm passing through at a couple of days most Julys, rising further into August and September. Heat and humidity both run high enough that posters describe midday as genuinely draining, best spent at the beach or ducking into air conditioning between activities rather than sightseeing on foot. When rain arrives it's typically a heavy, short tropical downpour rather than an all-day soak, clearing back to sun within the hour on a typical day. Regulars still rate July worth it for Kenting specifically, since the beach is the main draw anyway and warm rain does little to dent a day built around swimming. The record: 31.6C days feeling like a sticky 36C, 27.1C nights, a notably high 302mm across 18.6 days, 83 percent humidity, a 30.2C sea and wind averaging nearly 30 km/h.
KentingJulyRegular · July · 1 month ago · Read more on en.tripadvisor.com.hk ↗
Kenting-forum threads on November weather agree the wind is the real story, not the temperature: strong, near-standing winds run from November through March, and posters describe the local 'luoshanfeng' - a downslope wind off the hills - starting to kick in right around this month, with Kenting's winter wind storms genuinely well known rather than an occasional event. Days still run warm enough for a late-season beach picnic with fresh seafood and coastal walks, though posters are clear this is a month for ocean views more than actual swimming given how blustery it gets. The record backs the wind read completely: 27.6C days feeling like 28C, 23.8C nights, 74mm across seven days, a 27.2C sea, 77 percent humidity and wind averaging over 40 km/h - genuinely one of the windiest entries on this destination's whole calendar.
LuoshanfengWindWatcher · November · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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Kenting climate normals — March

Daytime high27°C / 80°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low22°C / 71°F
Feels like (high)28°C / 82°F
Sea temperature25°C / 76°F🙂 pleasant
Rainfall26 mm / 1 in☀️ dry
Rainy days7 days
Humidity75%💦 very humid
Dew point18°C / 65°F
Sunshine10.1 h/day
Daylight12 h
Wind34 km/h / 21 mph
Air quality (US AQI)58🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

Crowds in Kenting in March

How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.

Busyschool holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it, one of its best months for weather(estimated)

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Best months for Kenting's weather

Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).

Best weatherKenting's weather peaks February–April.

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What's on in Kenting in March

Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.

  • Season

    Luoshanfeng, the downslope wind

    1 Oct – 15 Apr · usuallyWind seasonRisk

    The northeast monsoon pours over the mountain range and hits the peninsula at close to typhoon strength on the worst days. Scooters get blown off line and the exposed beaches are out.

What's on around the world in March →

Nearby, and something's on

Within 300 km of Kenting — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.

Where is Kenting?

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Kenting in March — FAQ

Is March a good time to visit Kenting?
March in Kenting: warm, dry, with muggy air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Kenting on SeasonMap's comfort score (90/100).
What is the weather like in Kenting in March?
In March, Kenting averages a daily high of 26.5°C and a low of 21.7°C, with about 25.8 mm of rain over roughly 7 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Kenting in March?
Kenting has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 58 in March.

Within 300 km: Alishan's Alishan Cherry Blossom Festival around 10 Mar – 10 Apr, and Sun Moon Lake's Cherry blossom around 1 Feb – 5 Mar.