Taipei · Month comparison
July vs November
November ranks #1 overall vs July at #11. The best month for most travellers — perfect 23°C days, lower rain, and the city at its most liveable.
July
#11 of 12 months
Worth considering
The hottest month of the year — 35°C feels like 40°C+ with humidity, plus typhoon risk.
- ↑Cheapest accommodation of the year — rates are low and hotels have availability
- ↑Most sunshine hours of any month at 7 hours — when it's not raining, the light is intense
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 | July | November |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 3 | 8 |
| Value score | 8 | 7 |
| Crowd score | 8 | 6 |
| Events score | 3 | 6 |
| Atmosphere | 3 | 8 |
| Avg high temp | 35°C | 23°C |
| Monthly rain | 245mm | 87mm |
| Daily sunshine | 7hrs | 5hrs |
July trade-offs
- ↓35°C average high with 78% humidity — the heat index regularly exceeds 40°C and outdoor activity between 10am and 5pm is genuinely punishing
- ↓Typhoon risk at its most serious; a typhoon can close schools, transport, and force everyone indoors for 1–2 days with limited notice
- ↓Even Taipei's efficient MRT cannot move you to interesting outdoor destinations in these conditions
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 →