Season guide · Taipei · Taiwan
Taipei in autumn
October–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Wei-Te Wong, CC BY-SA 2.0
Quick answer
The most comfortable season, with warm, generally settled weather ideal for hiking and night markets. Expect highs up to 28°C (82°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F), with about 24 rainy days across October–November. October–November are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- October–November
- Temperatures
- 19°C (66°F) to 28°C (82°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 24
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October | 28°C (82°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 12 | 11.5 h | 4/5 |
| November | 25°C (77°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 12 | 10.9 h | 4/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 27°C (81°F) against a yearly 27°C (81°F), and 24 of the year's roughly 159 rainy days fall in these 2 months. Crowds rate 4/5 and hotel prices 4/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- October: National Day celebrations (10 October)
Good choices for autumn
Museum · Taipei Main Station (Zhongzheng)
National Taiwan Museum
Taiwan's oldest museum, founded in 1908, occupies a domed neoclassical building in 228 Peace Memorial Park and covers the island's natural history and Indigenous peoples.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
- Architecture
Gallery · Zhongshan
Taipei Fine Arts Museum
Pair it with the temples near Yuanshan MRT or the Expo Park across the road.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Viewpoint · Xinyi
Taipei 101 Observatory
The 508-metre tower was the world's tallest building from 2004 to 2010.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Views
- Rainy day
- Kids
- After dark
Museum · Shilin
National Palace Museum
Arrive at opening or in the late afternoon to avoid tour groups, and use the audio guide; check which highlights are on display before you go.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
Experience · Beitou
Beitou hot springs
Beitou's hot-spring valley includes the free Beitou Hot Spring Museum in a 1913 Japanese-era bathhouse, the steaming green waters of Thermal Valley and a low-cost public open-air bath.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Couples
- Nature
- History
- Rainy day
Day trips in autumn
- Yehliu Geopark (About 1–1.5 hours by bus) — A cape on the north coast with wind- and sea-sculpted sandstone formations, including mushroom rocks and the Queen's Head, a rock shaped like a profile with a long neck.
- Tamsui (About 40 minutes by MRT) — A riverside town at the mouth of the Tamsui River with an Old Street of snacks, Fort San Domingo, built by the Spanish and later used as the British consulate, and sunset views across to Guanyin Mountain.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Taipei?
Yes: October–November are among the best months. The most comfortable season, with warm, generally settled weather ideal for hiking and night markets.
+What is the weather like in Taipei in autumn?
Highs of up to 28°C (82°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F), with about 24 rainy days over the season.