Month guide · Taipei · Taiwan
Taipei in July
What July is really like in Taipei: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
July is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 34°C (93°F), lows of 26°C (79°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 13.5 hours of daylight. Very hot and humid, with intense sun and afternoon storms; the typhoon season is under way.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 34°C (93°F) / 26°C (79°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 13.5 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in July
July is the 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 11 of its 31 days. Compared with June (32°C (90°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 34°C (93°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:13
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 18:46
- Daylight
- About 13.5 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, July 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 July
July has no major recurring festival in Taipei, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in July
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Zoo · Wenshan
Taipei Zoo
Use the zoo's internal shuttle to reach the far end, then walk downhill; combine with the Maokong Gondola next to the entrance.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
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Street · Dadaocheng (Datong)
Dihua Street and Dadaocheng
Taipei's oldest shopping street is lined with Qing and Japanese-era shophouses selling dried mushrooms, herbs, teas and fabrics, now mixed with design shops and cafés.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Shopping
- Food
- Architecture
Neighbourhood · Xinyi
Songshan Cultural and Creative Park
Visit after Elephant Mountain or Taipei 101; the factory's baroque courtyard garden is easy to miss.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
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
What to pack
For highs near 34°C, lows near 26°C and 11 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Taipei?
A month many travellers avoid. If your dates are flexible, March–April and October–December are better overall. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Taipei?
It is a month many travellers avoid. Very hot and humid, with intense sun and afternoon storms; the typhoon season is under way.
+How warm is Taipei in July?
Average highs are around 34°C (93°F) and lows around 26°C (79°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Taipei in July?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.