Climate guide for Taipei, Taiwan

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About Taipei

January-March offers cooler Taipei days for Elephant Mountain sunsets, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial, and Raohe or Shilin night markets. Soak in Beitou when drizzle settles; keep street-food evenings flexible.

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Travel Tips

Timing & weather
Check Taipei's monthly climate scores before locking flights - mediterranean patterns shift comfort for sightseeing trips across the year.
Getting around
In Taipei, pair a walkable core day with one transit or transfer buffer - crowds and traffic vary by season in Taiwan.
Tickets & access
Reserve popular museums and day trips from Taipei ahead in peak months; shoulder seasons are more flexible.
Pack for the profile
Comfortable walking shoes and a day bag matter more than formal wear for most Taipei sightseeing days.

Things to do in Taipei

Taipei, Taiwan. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.

When to visit Taipei: the short answer

The best time to visit Taipei is March, followed by December, January. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: March averages 20°C with 92 mm of rain and about 9 sunny days. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are July, August. If budget matters more than perfect weather, May is the strongest of the low-rate months at 4.7/10.

Across the year Taipei swings from 18°C in January to 29°C in July, a 12-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 71 mm in December to 239 mm in May. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Taipei is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 3.2 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: July (29°C). Coolest: January (18°C). Driest: December (71 mm). Wettest: May (239 mm).

Taipei month by month

January in Taipei — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.6/10

January averages 18°C (64°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 73 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 0 sunny days and 10.6 hours of daylight.

It scores 6.6/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

February in Taipei — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6/10

February averages 18°C (65°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

At 106 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 0 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 6/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

March in Taipei — the year's strongest window

Best window · 7/10

March averages 20°C (68°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rainfall runs 92 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 9 sunny days and 11.8 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Taipei at 7/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

April in Taipei — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.1/10

April averages 23°C (74°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

At 124 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 11 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 6.1/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

May in Taipei — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.7/10

May averages 25°C (76°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

239 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 13 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 4.7/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, March is materially better in Taipei — 2.3 points higher on the same scale.

June in Taipei — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4/10

June averages 28°C (82°F) with humidity around 86%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

At 189 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 19 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 4/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, March is materially better in Taipei — 3 points higher on the same scale.

July in Taipei — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 3.8/10

July averages 29°C (85°F) with humidity around 82%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

At 151 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 31 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 3.8/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, March is materially better in Taipei — 3.2 points higher on the same scale.

August in Taipei — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 3.9/10

August averages 29°C (84°F) with humidity around 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

At 152 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 27 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 3.9/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, March is materially better in Taipei — 3.1 points higher on the same scale.

September in Taipei — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.2/10

September averages 28°C (82°F) with humidity around 84%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

At 159 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 20 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 4.2/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, March is materially better in Taipei — 2.8 points higher on the same scale.

October in Taipei — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4/10

October averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

At 197 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 6 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 4/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, March is materially better in Taipei — 3 points higher on the same scale.

November in Taipei — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.9/10

November averages 23°C (73°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

At 106 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 3 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 5.9/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

December in Taipei — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.7/10

December averages 19°C (65°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 71 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 0 sunny days and 10.5 hours of daylight.

It scores 6.7/10 here, 2nd of 12 months, against 7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Taipei, Taiwan?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Taipei are March, December, January. March is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 7.0/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and historical sunny days.
What is the weather like in Taipei year-round?
Taipei has a climate profile suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 18°C in January to 29°C in July, with Ideal Weather scores between 3.8 and 7.0 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Taipei?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Taipei are July (3.8/10), August (3.9/10), June (4.0/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer sunny days.
When is the rainy season in Taipei?
May is the wettest month in Taipei, averaging about 239 mm of rainfall. December is the driest, at roughly 71 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Taipei?
July sees the most sun in Taipei, with about 31 sunny days on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Taipei a good destination for sightseeing and cultural travel?
Taipei is well suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (March, December, January) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Taipei calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Taipei: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and historical sunny days - weighted for sightseeing and cultural travel.

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