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Best time to visit Taipei: month by month
Short answer
October to December and March to May are the best times, with highs of about 20–29°C and fewer heavy downpours. Summer is hot and humid (about 31–33°C) and is typhoon season from July to September. Winter is cool and often rainy, with highs of about 18–20°C.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18°C | 13°C | 13 | medium |
| Feb | 20°C | 14°C | 12 | high |
| Mar | 23°C | 16°C | 13 | medium |
| Apr | 25°C | 18°C | 11 | high |
| May | 29°C | 22°C | 18 | medium |
| Jun | 31°C | 24°C | 20 | medium |
| Jul | 33°C | 25°C | 18 | high |
| Aug | 33°C | 25°C | 21 | high |
| Sep | 31°C | 24°C | 14 | medium |
| Oct | 27°C | 22°C | 16 | high |
| Nov | 25°C | 19°C | 10 | medium |
| Dec | 20°C | 15°C | 16 | high |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Highs rise from about 23°C in March to 29°C in May, with 11–18 rainy days; May brings the plum rains.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Hot and humid, with highs of 31–33°C and lows of 24–25°C, 18–21 rainy days and afternoon storms; typhoon season begins.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Highs fall from about 31°C in September to 25°C in November; October and November are comfortable and among the best months.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Cool and damp, with highs of 18–20°C and lows of 13–15°C; Lunar New Year and the Lantern Festival.
Events worth planning around
- Lunar New Year — January or February
- Taipei Lantern Festival and Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival — February or March
- Dragon Boat Festival — May or June
- New Year's Eve fireworks at Taipei 101 — 31 December
When to avoid
July to September is hot, humid and typhoon season, so build flexibility into your plans. Lunar New Year brings closures of some small shops and busy transport.
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Common questions
When is the best time to visit Taipei?
October to December and March to May, with mild weather.
When is typhoon season in Taiwan?
Mainly July to September.
When is the Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival?
Around the Lantern Festival in February or March, on the 15th day of the lunar new year.