Taipei · Month comparison

March vs November

November ranks #1 overall vs March at #4. The best month for most travellers — perfect 23°C days, lower rain, and the city at its most liveable.

Taipei March — panoramic view of Yangmingshan National Park's green volcanic mountains above Taipei in cherry blossom season

March

#4 of 12 months

Best match

Cherry blossom arrives at Yangmingshan — a popular spectacle despite heavy rain continuing.

  • Cherry blossom at Yangmingshan National Park (late February–March) is Taipei's most popular day trip — the mountain blooms are genuine and the crowds are manageable compared to Japan
  • Temperatures reach a pleasant 22°C by day — the most comfortable month so far
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
FactorMarchNovember
Weather score
6
8
Value score
7
7
Crowd score
6
6
Events score
7
6
Atmosphere
7
8
Avg high temp22°C23°C
Monthly rain167mm87mm
Daily sunshine3.5hrs5hrs

March trade-offs

  • 167mm of rain — nearly as wet as February, with frequent grey days and intermittent drizzle
  • Yangmingshan can be foggy and misty; the cherry blossom views are not guaranteed
  • Spring rain means unpredictable outdoor conditions — waterproof footwear essential

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
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