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Best time to visit Taipei
Month-by-month weather, crowds, prices, and festival calendar — so you know exactly when to book.
Best time to visit Taipei, Taiwan
Month-by-month breakdown of weather, crowds, prices, and seasonal highlights.
| Month | Score | Weather | Crowds | Prices | Highlights |
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| January | 14-20°C, cool and often overcast with some rain | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Lunar New Year can cause many businesses to close from late Jan to early Feb. | |
| February | 16-22°C, mild with increasing sunshine and occasional rain | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Lunar New Year closures can extend into early February. | |
| March | 18-25°C, pleasant with a mix of sun and clouds, occasional showers | moderate | moderate |
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| April | 20-28°C, warm and humid with frequent, short rain showers | moderate | moderate |
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| May | 24-30°C, hot and very humid with increasing chances of heavy rain | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Start of the plum rain season, expect prolonged wet periods. | |
| June | 26-32°C, very hot and humid with frequent, heavy downpours | high | high |
⚠ Peak of the plum rain season; high humidity and frequent typhoons possible. | |
| July | 27-33°C, extremely hot and humid with thunderstorms | peak | peak |
⚠ High typhoon risk and intense heat waves are common. | |
| August | 27-33°C, very hot and humid with thunderstorms and typhoon risk | peak | peak |
⚠ Highest typhoon risk month; intense heat and humidity. | |
| September | 25-30°C, still hot and humid with lingering typhoon risk and occasional rain | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Typhoon season continues, though risk decreases towards end of month. | |
| October | 22-28°C, pleasant and sunny with low humidity | moderate | moderate |
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| November | 18-25°C, crisp and clear with plenty of sunshine | moderate | moderate |
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| December | 15-22°C, cool and often sunny, occasional rain | moderate | moderate |
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Annual events worth timing your trip around
The most important traditional holiday, celebrated with family reunions, special foods, and temple visits. Many businesses close.
A spectacular display of illuminated lanterns across Taiwan, often held in different cities each year.
Celebrates the blooming of various flowers, particularly cherry blossoms and azaleas, in Yangmingshan National Park.
Commemorates the poet Qu Yuan with dragon boat races and eating zongzi (sticky rice dumplings).
A harvest festival celebrated with mooncakes, family gatherings, and moon gazing.
Celebrated with military parades, flag-waving, and fireworks, marking the anniversary of the Wuchang Uprising.
Insider timing tips
- •The 'plum rain' season from May to June brings prolonged periods of rain and high humidity, making outdoor activities challenging.
- •Typhoon season, peaking from July to September, can cause significant travel disruptions and safety concerns.
- •While summer is popular for school holidays, the intense heat and humidity, coupled with typhoon risks, make shoulder seasons like October and November far more pleasant for exploration.
- •Many smaller shops and restaurants close for several days around Lunar New Year, impacting dining and shopping options.
- •October and November offer a sweet spot with comfortable temperatures, low humidity, and clear skies, ideal for exploring Taipei's many outdoor attractions and surrounding nature.
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