Taiwan Weather: Extreme Heat & Tropical Disturbance Update
Taiwan Swelters Under Extreme Heat, With More to Come
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Published August 21, 2025
Record temperatures grip Taipei
Taiwan is currently experiencing a importent heatwave, with temperatures soaring to extreme levels. As of today, August 21, 2025, Taipei is facing particularly intense heat, with readings reaching 38.8°C in Xinyi District and 38.1°C in Neihu District (Mirror media). This surge in temperature has taken residents by surprise, with the heat being described as “extreme” (ETtoday News Cloud).
Forecast: Continued Heat and Potential Storms
While today brings clear skies and intense heat, the forecast for tommorow, August 22nd, predicts a mix of cloudy and sunny conditions (Chimo News). However, the range of thunderstorms is expected to increase over the weekend, offering a potential, though not guaranteed, respite from the heat. Meteorologist Wu Derong has indicated that there are currently no threatening tropical disturbances (United News Network).