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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 damp with occasional sunshine. | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Can be quite humid and overcast. | |
| February | 15-21°C, mild with increasing sunshine but still some rain. | moderate | moderate |
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| March | 17-24°C, pleasant with more sunshine and fewer rainy days. | moderate | moderate |
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| April | 20-27°C, warm and increasingly sunny, occasional afternoon showers. | moderate | moderate |
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| May | 23-29°C, hot and humid with frequent, heavy rain showers. | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Beginning of the plum rain season, expect high humidity. | |
| June | 26-32°C, very hot and humid with heavy thunderstorms. | high | high |
⚠ Peak of the plum rain season, high chance of disruptive downpours. | |
| July | 27-33°C, extremely hot, humid, and rainy with typhoon risk. | peak | peak |
⚠ High typhoon activity and frequent heavy rain. Very uncomfortable heat. | |
| August | 27-33°C, very hot, humid, and prone to typhoons and heavy rain. | peak | peak |
⚠ Highest risk of typhoons and intense heat. Travel disruptions are common. | |
| September | 25-30°C, still hot and humid with lingering typhoon risk and rain. | high | high |
⚠ Typhoon season continues, though intensity may decrease. Still very humid. | |
| October | 22-28°C, pleasant temperatures, less humidity, and plenty of sunshine. | moderate | moderate |
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| November | 18-25°C, cool, dry, and sunny, ideal for sightseeing. | moderate | moderate |
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| December | 15-21°C, cool and dry with good sunshine, but can get chilly. | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Nights can be cool, pack layers. |
Annual events worth timing your trip around
January/February
Lunar New Year
The most important traditional holiday, with family gatherings, special foods, and temple visits.
February
Lantern Festival
Marks the end of Lunar New Year celebrations with elaborate lantern displays and fireworks.
June
Dragon Boat Festival
Commemorates the poet Qu Yuan with dragon boat races and zongzi (sticky rice dumplings).
October
National Day of the Republic of China
Celebrated with parades, fireworks, and public events, marking the founding of the ROC.
September/October
Mid-Autumn Festival
A harvest festival celebrated with mooncakes, family reunions, and lantern lighting.
Insider timing tips
- •The 'plum rain' season from May to June brings consistent, heavy rainfall that can disrupt outdoor activities.
- •Typhoon season (July-September) poses a significant risk of travel delays and cancellations, alongside extreme weather.
- •Shoulder seasons (March-April and October-November) offer the best balance of pleasant weather and manageable crowds.
- •While summer has festivals like the Dragon Boat Festival, the intense heat and humidity make it challenging for sightseeing.
- •Lunar New Year, while culturally significant, can lead to many smaller businesses closing for several days.
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