Month guide · Taipei · Taiwan
Taipei in February
What February is really like in Taipei: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Wei-Te Wong, CC BY-SA 2.0
Quick answer
February is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 19°C (66°F), lows of 14°C (57°F), about 14 rainy days and roughly 11.3 hours of daylight. Cool and damp; Lunar New Year and the Lantern Festival bring decorations, crowds and higher prices.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 19°C (66°F) / 14°C (57°F)
- Rainy days
- About 14
- Daylight
- About 11.3 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in February
February is the coolest month in Taipei: days average 19°C (66°F) against a yearly average high of 27°C (81°F), and nights fall to about 14°C (57°F). Rain falls on roughly 14 of its 28 days. Compared with January (19°C (66°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs climb to around 22°C (72°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:28
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:48
- Daylight
- About 11.3 hours
Winter (December–February). Mild but grey and damp, with frequent drizzle; perfect for hot springs, and festive around Lunar New Year.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 4 for crowds (the peak is February at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in February). Book accommodation early: February is one of the pricier months.
Events in 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)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Gallery · Zhongshan
Taipei Fine Arts Museum
Taiwan's first modern art museum, in a 1980s building of stacked concrete boxes, shows contemporary Taiwanese and international art and hosts the Taipei Biennial.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Landmark · Taipei Main Station (Zhongzheng)
Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
Visit in the early evening when the buildings are lit and locals rehearse dance routines on the square.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Architecture
- History
- Photo spot
Religious site · Wanhua
Longshan Temple
Founded in 1738 by settlers from Fujian, Longshan Temple is Taipei's best-known temple, dedicated mainly to Guanyin but housing many other deities.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- After dark
Market · Shilin
Shilin Night Market
Arrive around 6–7pm before the biggest crowds, and explore the lanes beyond the main food court.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- After dark
- Iconic
- Kids
- Shopping
What to pack
For highs near 19°C, lows near 14°C and 14 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Taipei?
A shoulder-season month, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, March–April and October–December are better overall. Compare every month.
Taipei in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Taipei?
It is a shoulder-season month. Cool and damp; Lunar New Year and the Lantern Festival bring decorations, crowds and higher prices.
+How warm is Taipei in February?
Average highs are around 19°C (66°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Taipei in February?
Expect rain on about 14 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.