Month guide · Taipei · Taiwan
Taipei in November
What November 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
November is one of the best months to visit Taipei. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 19°C (66°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 10.9 hours of daylight. Mild and comfortable for walking and hiking, with occasional drizzle as the winter monsoon begins.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 10.9 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in November
November is the 8th-warmest month in Taipei: days average 25°C (77°F) against a yearly average high of 27°C (81°F), and nights fall to about 19°C (66°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 30 days. Compared with October (28°C (82°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 21°C (70°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:11
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:07
- Daylight
- About 10.9 hours
Autumn (October–November). The most comfortable season, with warm, generally settled weather ideal for hiking and night markets.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 4 for crowds (the peak is February at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in February). Book accommodation early: November is one of the pricier months.
Events in November
November has no major recurring festival in Taipei, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in November
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Religious site · Datong
Dalongdong Baoan Temple
Visit both temples together from Yuanshan MRT station, then walk to the Taipei Fine Arts Museum nearby.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- History
- Off the beaten path
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
What to pack
For highs near 25°C, lows near 19°C and 12 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Taipei?
One of the best months to visit Taipei. The other best months are March–April, October and December. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Taipei?
It is one of the best months to visit Taipei. Mild and comfortable for walking and hiking, with occasional drizzle as the winter monsoon begins.
+How warm is Taipei in November?
Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Taipei in November?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.