gowhereandwhen.comGo in autumn, October to November, or spring, March to April, for mild, dry days and clear skies. Summer is hot, humid and typhoon-prone, and winter is mild but often wet and grey in the north.
A 0 to 100 comfort rating from daytime heat, overnight chill, rainfall and storm risk, for Taipei. Higher is better. Some booking links earn us a commission, at no extra cost to you.
The steadiest weather, peaking around Dec.
Other months to compare; prices and crowds depend on your destination and dates.
Typhoon season.
The year at a glance
Taiwan is a mountainous subtropical island, and these ratings follow Taipei in the north. Autumn brings the best of the year, with mild, dry, clear days that are ideal for the cities, the night markets and the mountain trails, and spring is a close second.
Summer is hot and humid and falls in the typhoon season, which runs roughly June to October and peaks in late summer. Winter is mild but the north around Taipei turns wet and grey, while the south around Kenting stays warmer and sunnier.
Taiwan month by month
Highs, lows, rainfall and the rating, for Taipei.
JanuaryMild with a little rainIdeal 83
- Daytime high
- 19°C / 66°F
- Overnight low
- 14°C / 57°F
- Rainfall
- 85 mm
Mild with a little rain.
FebruaryMild and wet.Great 64
- Daytime high
- 20°C / 68°F
- Overnight low
- 14°C / 57°F
- Rainfall
- 135 mm
Mild and wet.
MarchWarm and wet.Good 54
- Daytime high
- 23°C / 73°F
- Overnight low
- 16°C / 61°F
- Rainfall
- 180 mm
Warm and wet.
AprilWarm and wet.Great 58
- Daytime high
- 27°C / 81°F
- Overnight low
- 19°C / 66°F
- Rainfall
- 150 mm
Warm and wet.
MayHot and very wet, monsoon rains.Good 45
- Daytime high
- 30°C / 86°F
- Overnight low
- 22°C / 72°F
- Rainfall
- 235 mm
Hot and very wet, monsoon rains.
JuneHot and very wet, monsoon rains.Avoid 28
- Daytime high
- 33°C / 91°F
- Overnight low
- 24°C / 75°F
- Rainfall
- 330 mm
Hot and very wet, monsoon rains.
JulyVery hot and very wet, storm season.Avoid 16
- Daytime high
- 34°C / 93°F
- Overnight low
- 26°C / 79°F
- Rainfall
- 245 mm
Very hot and very wet, storm season.
AugustVery hot and very wet, storm season.Avoid 8
- Daytime high
- 34°C / 93°F
- Overnight low
- 26°C / 79°F
- Rainfall
- 305 mm
Very hot and very wet, storm season.
SeptemberHot and very wet, storm season.Avoid 3
- Daytime high
- 32°C / 90°F
- Overnight low
- 24°C / 75°F
- Rainfall
- 360 mm
Hot and very wet, storm season.
OctoberHot and wet, storm season.Good 48
- Daytime high
- 29°C / 84°F
- Overnight low
- 22°C / 72°F
- Rainfall
- 120 mm
Hot and wet, storm season.
NovemberWarm with a little rainIdeal 84
- Daytime high
- 25°C / 77°F
- Overnight low
- 19°C / 66°F
- Rainfall
- 85 mm
Warm with a little rain.
DecemberMild with a little rainIdeal 88
- Daytime high
- 21°C / 70°F
- Overnight low
- 15°C / 59°F
- Rainfall
- 75 mm
Mild with a little rain.
Where you go changes when you go
Taipei and the north
Best in autumn and spring. Hot, humid summers with typhoon risk, and mild but rainy winters.
Taroko Gorge and the mountains
The high country is best in the clear, mild months of autumn and spring, with cooler air than the lowlands.
Kenting and the south
Warmer and sunnier than the north, with the best winter weather and tropical beaches.
Best time to visit Taiwan for
Cities and night markets
October to November and March to April for mild, dry days exploring Taipei and Tainan.
Mountains and Taroko Gorge
Autumn and spring for clear skies and comfortable hiking in the high country.
Hot springs
The cooler months from autumn to early spring, when a soak in Beitou or Jiaoxi is most welcome.
Southern beaches
Winter and spring in Kenting, when the south stays warm and sunny while the north is grey.
What is on, and when
Autumn clarity, October
The post-summer skies clear for the mountains and the cities at their best.
Cherry blossom, spring
Blossom opens in the hills around Taipei and Alishan from late winter into spring.
Watch out
Typhoon season
Jul to Oct.
Rainy season
Feb to Sep.
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