Weather & climate · Taipei
Best Time to Visit Taiwan
April and October
The best time to visit Taiwan is April and October, when daytime highs in Taipei are around 24–25°C. November is also a good time to go. July is the warmest month (30°C by day), January the coldest (12°C at night), and June the wettest with about 270 mm of rain.
30°C
Warmest: July
12°C
Coldest nights: January
1915 mm
Rain per year
270 mm
Wettest: June
Taiwan weather by month
- Jan17°C12°C95 mm
- Feb18°C12°C88 mm
- Mar20°C14°C126 mm
- Apr24°C18°C122 mm
- May27°C21°C227 mm
- Jun29°C24°C270 mm
- Jul30°C25°C169 mm
- Aug30°C25°C263 mm
- Sep28°C24°C243 mm
- Oct25°C20°C109 mm
- Nov22°C18°C107 mm
- Dec18°C14°C96 mm
Best time Good Less ideal
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°C | 12°C | 95 mm | 86% | 86% | Fair |
| February | 18°C | 12°C | 88 mm | 86% | 86% | Fair |
| March | 20°C | 14°C | 126 mm | 83% | 86% | Fair |
| April | 24°C | 18°C | 122 mm | 82% | 83% | Best time |
| May | 27°C | 21°C | 227 mm | 83% | 82% | Rainy |
| June | 29°C | 24°C | 270 mm | 84% | 81% | Rainy |
| July | 30°C | 25°C | 169 mm | 82% | 60% | Rainy |
| August | 30°C | 25°C | 263 mm | 84% | 60% | Rainy |
| September | 28°C | 24°C | 243 mm | 85% | 67% | Rainy |
| October | 25°C | 20°C | 109 mm | 84% | 72% | Best time |
| November | 22°C | 18°C | 107 mm | 85% | 81% | Good |
| December | 18°C | 14°C | 96 mm | 85% | 86% | Fair |
Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Taipei (25.03, 121.52). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Taiwan have their own climate.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Taiwan?
April and October. The best time to visit Taiwan is April and October, when daytime highs in Taipei are around 24–25°C. November is also a good time to go. July is the warmest month (30°C by day), January the coldest (12°C at night), and June the wettest with about 270 mm of rain.
What is the hottest month in Taiwan?
July, with average highs of 30°C in Taipei.
What is the coldest month in Taiwan?
January, when nights drop to about 12°C and days reach 17°C.
What is the rainiest month in Taiwan?
June with about 270 mm; February is the driest (88 mm).
When should I avoid visiting Taiwan?
January is the least comfortable month on average: 17°C by day and 95 mm of rain.
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