Best time to visit Taipei without the crowds
When to visit Taipei for fewer tourists — quieter sites, more authentic local atmosphere, and less pressure on transport and restaurants.
Best month
December
Dry and cool — the lightest rainfall of the year, and Beitou hot springs at their most inviting.
↑Lowest rainfall of the year at 68mm — statistically the driest month, with more clear days than the autumn months
↑Beitou hot spring resort district earns its reputation in December; a thermal soak after a cool day is one of Taipei's great pleasures
↑Christmas and New Year events add unexpected festive energy to the city's malls, night markets, and Taipei 101 countdown fireworks
All months ranked — Without crowds
Best match
Dry and cool — the lightest rainfall of the year, and Beitou hot springs at their most inviting.
#1 for without crowds
Best match
The best month for most travellers — perfect 23°C days, lower rain, and the city at its most liveable.
#2 for without crowds
Best match
The golden window opens — clear skies, 27°C, and the best weather Taipei offers all year.
#3 for without crowds
Best match
Cool and grey — comfortable temperatures but overcast skies and low sunshine through the month.
#4 for without crowds
Best match
Cherry blossom arrives at Yangmingshan — a popular spectacle despite heavy rain continuing.
#5 for without crowds
Best match
Warm, affordable, and manageable — a solid month before the summer humidity arrives.
#6 for without crowds
Strong option
Getting hot and very wet — the last month before typhoon season, with 236mm of rain.
#7 for without crowds
Strong option
Still firmly in typhoon season — conditions improve toward month's end but the risk remains real.
#8 for without crowds
Worth considering
Typhoon season begins — 319mm of rain, 33°C heat, and the first serious storm risk of the year.
#9 for without crowds
Worth considering
The hottest month of the year — 35°C feels like 40°C+ with humidity, plus typhoon risk.
#10 for without crowds
Strong option
Lunar New Year and the Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival — extraordinary atmosphere, very heavy rain.
#11 for without crowds
Avoid
The worst month — peak typhoon season with 330mm of rain and sustained 34°C heat.
#12 for without crowds