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Taipei in August
What August is really like in Taipei: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
August is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 34°C (93°F), lows of 26°C (79°F), about 13 rainy days and roughly 13 hours of daylight. Peak heat and peak typhoon risk; storms can close attractions and cancel flights for a day or two.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 34°C (93°F) / 26°C (79°F)
- Rainy days
- About 13
- Daylight
- About 13 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Taipei: days average 34°C (93°F) against a yearly average high of 27°C (81°F), and nights fall to about 26°C (79°F). Rain falls on roughly 13 of its 31 days. Compared with July (34°C (93°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 05:28
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 18:29
- Daylight
- About 13 hours
Summer (June–September). Hot and humid with afternoon thunderstorms and typhoons, especially in July and August; mango season and lively nights.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 3 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 August
- Ghost Month — temple rituals and offerings during the seventh lunar month (usually August or September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Museum · Shilin
National Palace Museum
One of the world's largest collections of Chinese art, much of it from the former imperial collection in Beijing, including bronzes, ceramics, jade carvings, painting and calligraphy.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
Experience · Beitou
Beitou hot springs
Bring swimwear for the public bath (it is mixed and requires costumes), or book a private hotel bath for a more relaxing soak.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Couples
- Nature
- History
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 34°C, lows near 26°C and 13 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Taipei?
A month many travellers avoid, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, March–April and October–December are better overall. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Taipei?
It is a month many travellers avoid. Peak heat and peak typhoon risk; storms can close attractions and cancel flights for a day or two.
+How warm is Taipei in August?
Average highs are around 34°C (93°F) and lows around 26°C (79°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Taipei in August?
Expect rain on about 13 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.