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The best time to visit Taipei
Weather, crowds, prices and events for every month, so you can pick the trip that suits you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
The best times to visit Taipei are October to December, when the weather is mild, drier and comfortable for walking and hiking, and March to April, when it is warm with spring blossom. July and August combine intense heat and humidity with the peak of the typhoon season, which can disrupt plans and flights. Winter is cool and drizzly but good for hot springs.
Key facts
- Best months
- March–April and October–December
- Shoulder season
- January–February, May–June and September
- Warmest month
- July (avg high 34°C (93°F))
- Coldest month
- January (avg high 19°C (66°F))
- Rainiest month
- March (~15 rainy days)
- Lowest hotel prices
- January and March–September
Seasons
Taipei has a humid subtropical climate: hot, humid summers with afternoon thunderstorms and typhoons mostly from July to September, a 'plum rain' season in May and June, and mild but damp, often drizzly winters.
March–May
Spring
Warm, changeable weather with cherry blossom and calla lilies on Yangmingshan; the plum rains start in May.
June–September
Summer
Hot and humid with afternoon thunderstorms and typhoons, especially in July and August; mango season and lively nights.
October–November
Autumn
The most comfortable season, with warm, generally settled weather ideal for hiking and night markets.
December–February
Winter
Mild but grey and damp, with frequent drizzle; perfect for hot springs, and festive around Lunar New Year.
Month by month
Long-term averages (rounded). Crowds and prices are relative, 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°C | 13°C | 14 | 10.7 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| February | 19°C | 14°C | 14 | 11.3 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| March | 22°C | 15°C | 15 | 11.9 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| April | 26°C | 18°C | 14 | 12.7 h | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| May | 29°C | 22°C | 14 | 13.3 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| June | 32°C | 24°C | 15 | 13.7 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| July | 34°C | 26°C | 11 | 13.5 h | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| August | 34°C | 26°C | 13 | 13 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| September | 31°C | 25°C | 12 | 12.3 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| October | 28°C | 22°C | 12 | 11.5 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| November | 25°C | 19°C | 12 | 10.9 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| December | 21°C | 15°C | 13 | 10.6 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Yearly events
Recurring dates shift from year to year; confirm with the organiser before you book.
| Month | Events |
|---|---|
| January | Lunar New Year — Dihua Street New Year market in the weeks before; some shops close for several days (late January or February) |
| February | Lantern Festival — lantern displays in Taipei and the Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival (15th day of the lunar year, February or early March); Cherry blossom on Yangmingshan (usually February to March) |
| March | Calla lily season at Zhuzihu, Yangmingshan (usually March to May) |
| April | Tomb Sweeping Day long weekend — busy domestic travel (early April) |
| June | Dragon Boat Festival — races at Dajia Riverside Park (fifth lunar month, usually June) |
| August | Ghost Month — temple rituals and offerings during the seventh lunar month (usually August or September) |
| September | Mid-Autumn Festival — riverside barbecues and mooncakes (September or early October) |
| October | National Day celebrations (10 October) |
| December | New Year's Eve fireworks from Taipei 101 (31 December) |
Cheapest and quietest times
Hotel prices are usually lowest in January and March–September, and the sights are quietest in January, March, May–June and August–September. Many visitors avoid July–August.
What to pack
| Season | Pack |
|---|---|
| Spring | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Summer | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Autumn | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Winter | Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best month to visit Taipei?
The best times to visit Taipei are October to December, when the weather is mild, drier and comfortable for walking and hiking, and March to April, when it is warm with spring blossom. July and August combine intense heat and humidity with the peak of the typhoon season, which can disrupt plans and flights. Winter is cool and drizzly but good for hot springs.
+When are hotel prices lowest in Taipei?
Usually in January and March–September. Cool and often grey, with drizzle brought by the north-east monsoon; ideal weather for hot springs.
+What is the rainiest month in Taipei?
March, with about 15 days of rain on average.
+How hot does Taipei get?
The warmest month, July, averages highs of 34°C (93°F) and lows of 26°C (79°F).