Pingtung & Kenting Travel Guide: Best Season, Weather, Plugs & Itineraries
Taiwan’s tropical southern tip: Donggang seafood, Hengchun’s old town, Eluanbi Lighthouse and a superb aquarium — great for road trips and families.
🗓 Best time to goMar–May and Oct–Nov are ideal; summers are hot with typhoons and Oct–Mar is windy.
💱 CurrencyTaiwan dollar (TWD)
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🔌 Plugs & voltage110V | Type A/B (flat pins, same as US/Japan)
🌦 ClimateWarm all year; strong winter winds (luoshanfeng) and fierce summer sun with typhoons.
Monthly average temperatures in Pingtung & Kenting
| City / month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pingtung & Kenting High / low | 25° 19° | 25° 19° | 27° 21° | 29° 23° | 30° 25° | 31° 26° | 31° 26° | 31° 26° | 31° 25° | 29° 24° | 28° 22° | 26° 20° |
°C — top is the average high, bottom the average low. Typical values only; check the forecast before you go. See charts in the climate tool.
Pingtung & Kenting travel tips
- Public transport is limited — driving is easiest (check licence rules).
- Swim only at lifeguarded beaches and watch for rip currents.
- Book early for holidays when prices and crowds peak.
Pingtung & Kenting itineraries
Pingtung & Kenting in 3 Days
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Donggang seafood, Hengchun’s old walls, Eluanbi Lighthouse, Longpan Park and the aquarium — sun and sea at Taiwan’s southern tip.
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