Season guide · Taipei · Taiwan
Taipei in spring
March–May: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
Warm, changeable weather with cherry blossom and calla lilies on Yangmingshan; the plum rains start in May. Expect highs up to 29°C (84°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F), with about 43 rainy days across March–May. March–April are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- March–May
- Temperatures
- 15°C (59°F) to 29°C (84°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 43
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in spring
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 22°C (72°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 15 | 11.9 h | 3/5 |
| April | 26°C (79°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 14 | 12.7 h | 4/5 |
| May | 29°C (84°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 14 | 13.3 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 26°C (79°F) against a yearly 27°C (81°F), and 43 of the year's roughly 159 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in spring
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- March: Calla lily season at Zhuzihu, Yangmingshan (usually March to May)
- April: Tomb Sweeping Day long weekend — busy domestic travel (early April)
Good choices for spring
Viewpoint · Xinyi
Taipei 101 Observatory
The 508-metre tower was the world's tallest building from 2004 to 2010.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Views
- Rainy day
- Kids
- After dark
Museum · Shilin
National Palace Museum
Arrive at opening or in the late afternoon to avoid tour groups, and use the audio guide; check which highlights are on display before you go.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
Experience · Beitou
Beitou hot springs
Beitou's hot-spring valley includes the free Beitou Hot Spring Museum in a 1913 Japanese-era bathhouse, the steaming green waters of Thermal Valley and a low-cost public open-air bath.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Couples
- Nature
- History
- Rainy day
Neighbourhood · Taipei Main Station (Zhongzheng)
Huashan 1914 Creative Park
Check what exhibitions are on before you go; the grounds are free to wander.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Shopping
- Rainy day
Museum · Taipei Main Station (Zhongzheng)
National Taiwan Museum
Taiwan's oldest museum, founded in 1908, occupies a domed neoclassical building in 228 Peace Memorial Park and covers the island's natural history and Indigenous peoples.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
- Architecture
Day trips in spring
- Jiufen (About 1–1.5 hours by bus) — A former gold-mining town clinging to a hillside above the north-east coast, with lantern-hung lanes, steep stairways and tea houses with sea views.
- Shifen and the Pingxi line (About 1.5–2 hours by train) — A small branch railway runs through a forested valley to Shifen, where visitors write wishes on paper sky lanterns and release them beside the tracks, and a short walk leads to the broad Shifen Waterfall.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is spring a good time to visit Taipei?
Yes: March–April are among the best months. Warm, changeable weather with cherry blossom and calla lilies on Yangmingshan; the plum rains start in May.
+What is the weather like in Taipei in spring?
Highs of up to 29°C (84°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F), with about 43 rainy days over the season.