Taipei, TaiwanQuick decision
When to visit Taipei?
🌞 Best time overall
October
🌡️ Optimal temperature
72°F–81°F in October
🌧 Least rain
47% rainy days in October
🌧 Wettest month
February (42%)
📅 Best score
7.5/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Night MarketsYear-round — Shilin, Raohe and Tonghua, endless street food.
Taipei 101Year-round — skyscraper, observatory and Xinyi district.
Hot SpringsOctober–March — Beitou, Yangmingshan and outdoor baths.
TemplesYear-round — Longshan, Dalongdong Baoan and Jiufen 1h away.
Monthly climate data
Taipei weather month by month
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 57°F | 66°F | 39% | 0.1in | 4.2h | 6.8/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 57°F | 66°F | 42% | 0.1in | 3.1h | 6.0/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 61°F | 73°F | 41% | 0.1in | 8.1h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 66°F | 79°F | 48% | 0.2in | 9.3h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 72°F | 84°F | 59% | 0.3in | 10.0h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ June | 77°F | 90°F | 70% | 0.3in | 11.1h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 79°F | 91°F | 59% | 0.2in | 12.3h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ August | 79°F | 90°F | 63% | 0.2in | 12.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 77°F | 88°F | 55% | 0.3in | 11.2h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 72°F | 81°F | 47% | 0.3in | 8.7h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 68°F | 75°F | 43% | 0.1in | 5.9h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 61°F | 68°F | 45% | 0.1in | 2.3h | 6.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 26°F, 49% rainy days, 9.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 32°F, 64% rainy days, 11.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.0/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 27°F, 48% rainy days, 8.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Acceptable
Average 19°F, 42% rainy days, 3.2h sunshine/day. Score: 6.3/10.
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FAQ
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October is ideal with 47% rainy days and 27°F.
February is the wettest month with 42% rainy days.
Yes, October is the best month with an average of 27°F.
In winter, the average score is 6.3/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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