Month guide · Taipei · Taiwan
Taipei in September
What September 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
September is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 12.3 hours of daylight. Still hot with a continued typhoon risk, easing late in the month; families barbecue outdoors for the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Taipei: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 27°C (81°F), and nights fall to about 25°C (77°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 30 days. Compared with August (34°C (93°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 05:39
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 17:58
- Daylight
- About 12.3 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, September rates 3 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 September
- Mid-Autumn Festival — riverside barbecues and mooncakes (September or early October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Taipei Main Station (Zhongzheng)
National Taiwan Museum
Combine it with a walk through 228 Peace Memorial Park and the memorial to the 1947 incident.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
- Architecture
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
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 25°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 September a good time to visit Taipei?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event 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 September a good time to visit Taipei?
It is a shoulder-season month. Still hot with a continued typhoon risk, easing late in the month; families barbecue outdoors for the Mid-Autumn Festival.
+How warm is Taipei in September?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Taipei in September?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.