Taipei · Month comparison
May vs November
November ranks #1 overall vs May at #8. The best month for most travellers — perfect 23°C days, lower rain, and the city at its most liveable.
May
#8 of 12 months
Strong option
Getting hot and very wet — the last month before typhoon season, with 236mm of rain.
- ↑One of the sunniest months so far at 5.5 hours per day — useful windows between the downpours
- ↑Night markets are at their most lively as the evenings warm up; street food culture at full volume
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 | May | November |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 5 | 8 |
| Value score | 7 | 7 |
| Crowd score | 7 | 6 |
| Events score | 4 | 6 |
| Atmosphere | 6 | 8 |
| Avg high temp | 30°C | 23°C |
| Monthly rain | 236mm | 87mm |
| Daily sunshine | 5.5hrs | 5hrs |
May trade-offs
- ↓236mm of rain — more than double January — with frequent heavy downpours replacing winter's drizzle
- ↓Temperatures hit 30°C and the humidity makes it feel considerably hotter; afternoon outdoor activities become uncomfortable
- ↓The heavy rain starts to disrupt outdoor plans more seriously than spring's manageable drizzle
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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