Taipei November — Jiufen old street's iconic red lanterns glowing at night, the hillside tea house town near Taipei at its atmospheric best

Best time to visit Taipei for good weather

When is the best weather in Taipei? Monthly breakdown of temperature, rainfall, and sunshine hours — ranked by what actually matters for your trip.

Best month

November

The best month for most travellers — perfect 23°C days, lower rain, and the city at its most liveable.

23°C with 76% humidity — Taipei's most comfortable temperatures of the year; all-day outdoor exploration without heat or cold compromise

Jiufen, Yangmingshan, and Beitou hot springs all operating at full capacity with clear views and reliable conditions

Lower prices than October while maintaining the same excellent weather window — the best value month of the golden season

All months ranked — Good weather

November

Best match

The best month for most travellers — perfect 23°C days, lower rain, and the city at its most liveable.

#1 for good weather

October

Best match

The golden window opens — clear skies, 27°C, and the best weather Taipei offers all year.

#2 for good weather

December

Best match

Dry and cool — the lightest rainfall of the year, and Beitou hot springs at their most inviting.

#3 for good weather

April

Best match

Warm, affordable, and manageable — a solid month before the summer humidity arrives.

#4 for good weather

March

Strong option

Cherry blossom arrives at Yangmingshan — a popular spectacle despite heavy rain continuing.

#5 for good weather

January

Strong option

Cool and grey — comfortable temperatures but overcast skies and low sunshine through the month.

#6 for good weather

May

Strong option

Getting hot and very wet — the last month before typhoon season, with 236mm of rain.

#7 for good weather

September

Strong option

Still firmly in typhoon season — conditions improve toward month's end but the risk remains real.

#8 for good weather

February

Strong option

Lunar New Year and the Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival — extraordinary atmosphere, very heavy rain.

#9 for good weather

June

Worth considering

Typhoon season begins — 319mm of rain, 33°C heat, and the first serious storm risk of the year.

#10 for good weather

July

Worth considering

The hottest month of the year — 35°C feels like 40°C+ with humidity, plus typhoon risk.

#11 for good weather

August

Avoid

The worst month — peak typhoon season with 330mm of rain and sustained 34°C heat.

#12 for good weather

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