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Best time to visit Taiwan: month by month
Short answer
October to April is best, with highs of about 18–27°C in Taipei and warm weather in the south. May to September is hot and humid (about 29–33°C) with typhoons possible from July to October.
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 | medium |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Warm, about 23–29°C, with cherry blossom in February–March and plum rains in May.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Hot and humid, about 31–33°C, with afternoon storms and typhoon risk.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
September is still hot (31°C); October and November are pleasant at about 25–27°C.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Cool and damp in Taipei, about 18–20°C highs; warmer and drier in the south.
Events worth planning around
- Lantern Festival and Pingxi sky lanterns (February or March)
- Chinese New Year (January or February)
- Dragon Boat Festival (May or June)
- National Day (10 October)
When to avoid
Avoid July to September if you want to avoid typhoons, and Chinese New Year if you want easy transport and open shops.
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Common questions
What is the best time to visit Taiwan?
October to April.
When is the Lantern Festival?
In February or March, on the 15th day of the lunar new year.
Is Taiwan hot in summer?
Yes, about 31–33°C with high humidity.