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Fort Santo Domingo Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit

Data source：Meteostat
Update date：2025-09

Fort Santo Domingo year round climate

  • Spring (March–May): Average 68–77°F, warm and comfortable climate, moderate rainfall, suitable for outdoor activities. Common activities: Visiting Fort Santo Domingo, strolling along Tamsui Old Street, taking a ferry to appreciate the Tamsui River scenery. Recommended clothing: Light long-sleeved clothing, light jacket.
  • Summer (June–August): Average 82–86°F, hot and humid, afternoon showers are common. Common activities: Enjoying ice cream on Tamsui Old Street, swimming at the beach (safety precautions are necessary), enjoying the sunset in the evening. Recommended clothing: Light and breathable clothing, sun hat, sunscreen.
  • Autumn (September–November): Average 71–77°F, comfortable and pleasant climate, more rainfall, especially the most rainfall in October. Common activities: Viewing maple leaves (in some areas), visiting museums, walking along the Tamsui River. Recommended clothing: Long-sleeved shirts, light jacket.
  • Winter (December–February): Average 60–64°F, mild climate, less rainfall. Common activities: Appreciating the Tamsui River scenery, visiting Fort Santo Domingo, tasting local snacks. Recommended clothing: Warm clothing, jacket.

Fort Santo Domingo climatological average

Annual average temperature: approx. 74.8°F / Annual rainfall: approx. 2190 mm / Summer humidity: 75%–85% / Rainiest month: October

Fort Santo Domingo monthly average temperature and precipitation

Month
Air temperature (°F)
Precipitation (mm)
January
62.4°F
86.1
February
63°F
147.3
March
68°F
91
April
73.9°F
114.1
May
76.8°F
157.8
June
83.5°F
227
July
87.1°F
154.4
August
86.5°F
145.9
September
83.3°F
335.5
October
77°F
412.4
November
72.7°F
135
December
63.5°F
183.6

Fort Santo Domingo weather for the next seven days

6/7
Sunday
Patchy rain nearby
85.7°F/76.7°F
6/8
Monday
Heavy rain
86°F/78.4°F
6/9
Tuesday
Heavy rain
79.6°F/76.3°F
6/10
Wednesday
Heavy rain
75.4°F/72.8°F
6/11
Thursday
Heavy rain
73.9°F/69.3°F
6/12
Friday
Patchy rain nearby
72.5°F/70.5°F
6/13
Saturday
Partly Cloudy
77.9°F/72.2°F

Fort Santo Domingo Frequently Asked Questions and Useful Information for Travel

What is the significance of Fort Santo Domingo?

Fort Santo Domingo is Tamsui's most prominent monument to foreign involvement in Taiwan. It was first built in 1629 by the Spanish to aid in the imposition of Spanish rule over the local Chinese and aboriginal populations in northern Taiwan.

What is the history of Fort Santo Domingo?

Fort Santo Domingo was built in 1628 by Spanish colonists, who tore the building down before they were expelled from Tamsui by the Dutch traders in 1642. The Dutch then rebuilt a fort called Fort Antonio near the site of the demolished Fort Santo Domingo.

When was Fort Santo Domingo originally built?

Fort Santo Domingo was originally built in 1628 by Spanish colonists.

Who expelled the Spanish from Fort Santo Domingo?

The Spanish were expelled from Fort Santo Domingo by Dutch traders in 1642.

What was the purpose of building Fort Santo Domingo?

The primary purpose of building Fort Santo Domingo was to aid the imposition of Spanish rule over the local Chinese and aboriginal populations in northern Taiwan.