Taipei · Month comparison
August vs November
November ranks #1 overall vs August at #12. The best month for most travellers — perfect 23°C days, lower rain, and the city at its most liveable.
August
#12 of 12 months
Avoid
The worst month — peak typhoon season with 330mm of rain and sustained 34°C heat.
- ↑The lowest hotel rates of the year — all districts available cheaply
- ↑Indoor cultural attractions (National Palace Museum, Taipei Fine Arts Museum) offer world-class content in air-conditioned spaces
November
#1 of 12 months
Best match
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
| Factor | August | November |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 2 | 8 |
| Value score | 8 | 7 |
| Crowd score | 8 | 6 |
| Events score | 3 | 6 |
| Atmosphere | 2 | 8 |
| Avg high temp | 34°C | 23°C |
| Monthly rain | 330mm | 87mm |
| Daily sunshine | 6.5hrs | 5hrs |
August trade-offs
- ↓330mm of rain — the wettest month of the year and statistically the most likely month to encounter a typhoon
- ↓Sustained heat at 34°C with near-80% humidity; the combination makes extended outdoor time genuinely dangerous for the unprepared
- ↓Jiufen, Yangmingshan, and all day trips are severely compromised — mountain areas are particularly at risk from landslides after heavy rain
November trade-offs
- ↓Sunshine hours drop slightly to 5 per day as the season progresses; cloud cover increases toward December
- ↓Some rain remains at 87mm — the same as January, so occasional grey days are part of the deal
- ↓Night temperatures drop to 17°C by month's end — evenings require a layer, especially in the mountains
Scores compare months within Taipei. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →