Taipei:Northern Taiwan is set to experience cool and rainy weather conditions on Wednesday due to the influence of seasonal northeasterly winds, with localized showers expected in areas north of Taoyuan, According to Central Weather Administration (CWA).
According to Focus Taiwan, the eastern part of Taiwan and the Hengchun Peninsula in the south may also see showers, while mountainous regions in central and southern Taiwan could experience afternoon showers. The remainder of the island is forecasted to be mostly cloudy to sunny.
Daytime temperatures are predicted to reach 23-24 degrees Celsius in areas north of Taoyuan, 26-28 degrees in Hsinchu, Miaoli, Hualien, and Taitung counties, and 29-30 degrees in central and southern Taiwan. Nighttime lows are expected to be around 20-23 degrees across the island.
Temperatures in northern Taiwan are anticipated to rise slightly on Thursday as the seasonal winds weaken, with daytime highs reaching approximately 30 degrees and nighttime lows hovering around 20 degrees. Eastern Taiwan will see temperatures ranging from 22 to 27 degrees, while central and southern Taiwan will range from 22 to 30 degrees.
Rainfall is expected to lessen on Thursday, primarily affecting Taiwan's northern coast and eastern region, while the rest of the island will be mostly cloudy to sunny. However, afternoon showers remain possible in mountainous areas of central and southern Taiwan.
The seasonal northeasterly winds are predicted to strengthen again on Friday and into early Saturday, bringing showers to areas north of Taoyuan and eastern Taiwan. The rest of the island will likely remain mostly cloudy to sunny. The winds are expected to weaken during the day on Saturday, resulting in mostly cloudy to sunny conditions across Taiwan through the weekend, with only localized showers anticipated in eastern Taiwan and the Hengchun Peninsula.