Taipei · Month comparison

February vs November

November ranks #1 overall vs February at #7. The best month for most travellers — perfect 23°C days, lower rain, and the city at its most liveable.

Taipei February — Lungshan Temple illuminated at night during Lunar New Year, the elaborate golden roof glowing with worshippers below

February

#7 of 12 months

Strong option

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

  • ↑Lunar New Year festivities transform Taipei — Lungshan Temple ceremonies, temple fairs, and fireworks are spectacular if you time it right
  • ↑Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival (Lantern Festival, 15 days after Lunar New Year) is one of Asia's most photographed events — book accommodation 3 months ahead
Taipei November — Jiufen old street's iconic red lanterns glowing at night, the hillside tea house town near Taipei at its atmospheric best

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
FactorFebruaryNovember
Weather score
4
8
Value score
6
7
Crowd score
4
6
Events score
10
6
Atmosphere
8
8
Avg high temp19°C23°C
Monthly rain165mm87mm
Daily sunshine2hrs5hrs

February trade-offs

  • ↓Highest rainfall of the year at 165mm, with only 2 hours of sunshine per day — expect persistent grey drizzle
  • ↓Lunar New Year week shuts many restaurants and businesses for up to a week; check opening hours carefully
  • ↓Accommodation prices spike sharply around New Year and the Lantern Festival — book early or pay significantly more

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
See all 12 months for Taipei →February in detail →November in detail →
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