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Taipei in April
What April is really like in Taipei: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Daniel Aguilera Sánchez, CC BY-SA 2.0
Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Taipei. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 18°C (64°F), about 14 rainy days and roughly 12.7 hours of daylight. Warm and pleasant, though showers are common; the Tomb Sweeping and Children's Day holidays bring busy weekends.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 14
- Daylight
- About 12.7 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Taipei: days average 26°C (79°F) against a yearly average high of 27°C (81°F), and nights fall to about 18°C (64°F). Rain falls on roughly 14 of its 30 days. Compared with March (22°C (72°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 05:31
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 18:16
- Daylight
- About 12.7 hours
Spring (March–May). Warm, changeable weather with cherry blossom and calla lilies on Yangmingshan; the plum rains start in May.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 4 for crowds (the peak is February at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in February). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
- Tomb Sweeping Day long weekend — busy domestic travel (early April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Nature · Beitou
Yangmingshan National Park
A volcanic national park on Taipei's northern edge with trails up Qixing Mountain, the steaming sulphur vents of Xiaoyoukeng, grassland at Qingtiangang where water buffalo graze, cherry blossom in late winter and calla lily fields at Zhuzihu in spring.
- Time needed
- Half to full day
- Cost
- Free
- Nature
- Active
- Outdoors
- Views
- Free
Religious site · Datong
Dalongdong Baoan Temple
Visit both temples together from Yuanshan MRT station, then walk to the Taipei Fine Arts Museum nearby.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- History
- Off the beaten path
Historic site · Wanhua
Bopiliao Historic Block
A restored street of red-brick shophouses with arched arcades from the Qing and Japanese eras, near Longshan Temple.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Photo spot
- Off the beaten path
Viewpoint · Xinyi
Taipei 101 Observatory
Go on a clear afternoon and stay through sunset; check visibility before buying tickets, as low cloud often hides the view.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Views
- Rainy day
- Kids
- After dark
What to pack
For highs near 26°C, lows near 18°C and 14 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Taipei?
It is one of the best months to visit Taipei. Warm and pleasant, though showers are common; the Tomb Sweeping and Children's Day holidays bring busy weekends.
+How warm is Taipei in April?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Taipei in April?
Expect rain on about 14 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.