Taipei · Month comparison
January vs November
November ranks #1 overall vs January at #6. The best month for most travellers — perfect 23°C days, lower rain, and the city at its most liveable.
January
#6 of 12 months
Strong option
Cool and grey — comfortable temperatures but overcast skies and low sunshine through the month.
- ↑Comfortable cool temperatures at 19°C mean long walking days without sweating — Da'an Forest Park and Jiufen at their most manageable
- ↑Hotel rates among the year's lowest — all districts accessible at good value
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 | January | November |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 5 | 8 |
| Value score | 8 | 7 |
| Crowd score | 7 | 6 |
| Events score | 6 | 6 |
| Atmosphere | 6 | 8 |
| Avg high temp | 19°C | 23°C |
| Monthly rain | 87mm | 87mm |
| Daily sunshine | 2.5hrs | 5hrs |
January trade-offs
- ↓Only 2.5 sunshine hours a day on average — grey skies are the norm, not the exception
- ↓Drizzle common; outdoor sightseeing requires planning around rain without the excuse of a typhoon warning
- ↓Yangmingshan can be foggy and cool; the mountain day trip loses its drama without clear views
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 →