What wetsuit do you need in Taiwan?
The one suit that covers most of the swimming season, for 7 coastal cities in Taiwan.
| City | Coldest | Warmest | One suit for the season |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Taipei City | 17.7°C Feb | 29.3°C Jul | nothing |
| Hsinchu | 17.5°C Feb | 29.2°C Jul | nothing |
| Keelung | 21.7°C Jan | 28.9°C Aug | nothing |
| Magong | 20.9°C Feb | 28.8°C Jul | nothing |
| Jincheng | 14.8°C Feb | 28.3°C Aug | nothing |
| Sanzhi | 19.5°C Feb | 29.2°C Aug | nothing |
| Shenzhen | 17.5°C Feb | 29.2°C Jul | nothing |
Thicknesses above are for swimming. Surfing the same water wants a step more — most of a session is spent sitting still in the wind rather than moving and immersed. Each city page gives both, along with when you need boots, gloves and a hood.
Sea temperature and swimming season in Taiwan →
Boots below 14°C, gloves below 12°C, a hood below 10°C. Where the numbers come from