Month guide · Taipei · Taiwan
Taipei in October
What October 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
October is one of the best months to visit Taipei. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 22°C (72°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 11.5 hours of daylight. One of the best months: warm, less humid and generally settled, though late typhoons are possible early in the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 11.5 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in October
October is the 6th-warmest month in Taipei: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 27°C (81°F), and nights fall to about 22°C (72°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 31 days. Compared with September (31°C (88°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 05:52
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 17:27
- Daylight
- About 11.5 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, October rates 4 for crowds (the peak is February at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in February). Book accommodation early: October is one of the pricier months.
Events in October
- National Day celebrations (10 October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Viewpoint · Xinyi
Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan)
A steep stone staircase from near Xiangshan MRT station climbs through forest to rocky viewpoints overlooking Taipei 101 and the Xinyi skyline in about 20–30 minutes.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Views
- Free
- Active
- Photo spot
- Couples
Market · Songshan
Raohe Street Night Market
Join the pepper bun queue first, then walk the market and finish at Ciyou Temple when it is lit up.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- After dark
- Free
Experience · Wenshan
Maokong Gondola
A cable car rising about 4 km from the Taipei Zoo station over forested hills to Maokong, an area of tea plantations and tea houses with views back over the city.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Kids
- Couples
- Nature
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
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 22°C and 12 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Taipei?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Taipei?
It is one of the best months to visit Taipei. One of the best months: warm, less humid and generally settled, though late typhoons are possible early in the month.
+How warm is Taipei in October?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Taipei in October?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.