Kaohsiung's climate is characterized by mild winters, with temperatures ranging from 5-26°C in January and 9-28°C in February. Spring arrives in March, bringing warmer temperatures that steadily increase throughout the month, reaching up to 31°C. Summer months of June, July, and August are hot but not scorching, with average highs around 33°C. Autumn begins in September, with temperatures slowly cooling down, while winter returns in December, with lows dipping to around 9°C. The temperature fluctuations throughout the year are moderate, with no extreme heat or cold periods.