Best Time to Visit New Taipei, New Taipei, Taiwan
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to New Taipei.
New Taipei does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 28.5°C / 83.3°F) and driest (December, 127 mm / 5 in) months. The drier stretch runs through July and November–April; the wetter half falls in May–June and August–October. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 15.1°C / 59.2°F in January to 28.5°C / 83.3°F in July, with rainfall from 127 mm / 5 in (December) to 313 mm / 12.3 in (June). These are point-value climate normals sampled at New Taipei, New Taipei, Taiwan's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. New Taipei's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| December | 16.8°C62.2°F | 127 mm5″ | — |
| January | 15.1°C59.2°F | 128 mm5″ | — |
| November | 20°C68°F | 156 mm6.1″ | — |
No month at New Taipei matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit New Taipei?
New Taipei doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on December (driest, ~127 mm / 5 in) and July (warmest, 28.5°C / 83.3°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Taiwan's national average.
When is the rainy season in New Taipei?
The rainy season at New Taipei, New Taipei runs through May–June and August–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 237 mm / 9.3 in. The wettest single month is June (313 mm / 12.3 in).
What is the driest month in New Taipei?
The driest month in New Taipei is December, averaging about 127 mm / 5 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 16.8°C / 62.2°F.
What months should I avoid visiting New Taipei?
The least comfortable months for travel to New Taipei — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, June, August, September, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 313 mm / 12.3 in in June, and the coldest month averages 15.1°C / 59.2°F.
Is New Taipei climate different from Taiwan overall?
Yes, usually. Our New Taipei figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Taiwan figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects New Taipei specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.