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Keelung

City · 🇹🇼 Taiwan
Population 359,102
Area 133 km²
Time zone Asia/Taipei
Official website www.klcg.gov.tw/en/Default/Index
Keelung

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Keelung City Essentials

Keelung City serves as Taiwan's primary northern port, characterized by its deep-water harbor and rugged sandstone coastline. This collection features the historic Miaokou Night Market centered around Dianji Temple and the early-morning seafood auctions at Kanzaiding. Architectural landmarks include the 1928 Japanese-era Keelung Fortress Command and the red-brick Nuannuan Pump Room. Natural sites highlight the eroded geological formations of Heping Island and the scenic Waimushan Coast, alongside colonial-era archaeological remains and the colorful harbor-side buildings of Zhengbin.

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Scenic Keelung Landscapes

Keelung’s landscape is defined by its rugged topography, ranging from the highest peak at Jiangziliaoshan to the coastal caves of Heping Island. This selection features historic landmarks like the 19th-century Keelung Lighthouse and natural wonders including the multi-tiered Taian Waterfall and the ancient Dutch inscriptions at Fan zi dong. Highlights include Wufenshan’s iconic weather station and the sheer rock faces of Jiangziliao Cliff. These sites offer panoramic vistas over the East China Sea and insights into the region’s geological and colonial history.

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Historic Forts and Ruins

Keelung's strategic importance as a deep-water harbor is reflected in this collection of 19th and early 20th-century defensive sites. The list features Qing dynasty batteries like Uhrshawan and Shiqiuling alongside Japanese-era fortifications such as Sheliao East Battery. These sites showcase diverse military architecture, including stone gateways, ammunition depots, and subterranean barracks. Beyond their martial history, these hilltop ruins provide panoramic views of the East China Sea and Keelung’s industrial port.

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Historic Temples of Keelung

Keelung’s spiritual landscape is anchored by the "Three Major Temples"—the City God Temple, Qing’an Temple, and Dianji Temple—which serve as historical centers of Taoist tradition. These sites showcase intricate Qing Dynasty craftsmanship, including stone carvings and ornate rooflines. The list also features Lingquan Zen Temple, a major Buddhist headquarters, and unique shrines like the Fairy Cave, a natural sea cave containing Buddhist relief carvings. These landmarks reflect the city's maritime history and the cultural reconciliation of early immigrant groups.

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Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Fair
  • 18° (feels like 16°) · extremes 10°–23°
  • 15° at night
  • 22 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 20°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in February

Fair
  • 19° (feels like 17°) · extremes 11°–24°
  • 15° at night
  • 19 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 20°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Good
  • 21° (feels like 20°) · extremes 13°–26°
  • 17° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 21°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Good
  • 24° (feels like 25°) · extremes 16°–28°
  • 20° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • 22°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in May

Fair
  • 27° (feels like 30°) · extremes 20°–30°
  • 23° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 25°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in June

Poor
  • 29° (feels like 34°) · extremes 23°–32°
  • 26° at night
  • 19 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 27°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in July

Poor
  • 31° (feels like 36°) · extremes 26°–33°
  • 27° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 28°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in August

Poor
  • 30° (feels like 35°) · extremes 26°–32°
  • 27° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 28°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in September

Fair
  • 29° (feels like 32°) · extremes 23°–31°
  • 26° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 27°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in October

Fair
  • 26° · extremes 20°–29°
  • 23° at night
  • 20 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • 25°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in November

Fair
  • 23° (feels like 22°) · extremes 16°–27°
  • 20° at night
  • 21 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • 23°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Fair
  • 20° (feels like 17°) · extremes 12°–24°
  • 17° at night
  • 21 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 21°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
New Taiwan Dollar TWD NT$ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
112
Electricity
Type A / Type B
110 V · 60 Hz
Tap water
Drink with caution
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+886
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Tours & Activities

Miaokou Night Market
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和平島公園
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Port of Keelung

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