Best Time to Visit Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Taipei.
Taipei does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 28.4°C / 83.1°F) and driest (December, 160 mm / 6.3 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°C / 59°F in January to 28.4°C / 83.1°F in July, with rainfall from 160 mm / 6.3 in (December) to 349 mm / 13.7 in (September). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. 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 | 16.6°C61.9°F | 160 mm6.3″ | — |
| January | 15°C59°F | 163 mm6.4″ | — |
| April | 21°C69.8°F | 193 mm7.6″ | — |
No month at Taipei matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Taipei?
Taipei doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on December (driest, ~160 mm / 6.3 in) and July (warmest, 28.4°C / 83.1°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Taiwan's national average.
When is the rainy season in Taipei?
The rainy season at Taipei, Taipei runs through May–June and August–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 250 mm / 9.8 in. The wettest single month is September (349 mm / 13.7 in).
What is the driest month in Taipei?
The driest month in Taipei is December, averaging about 160 mm / 6.3 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 16.6°C / 61.9°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Taipei?
The least comfortable months for travel to 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 349 mm / 13.7 in in September, and the coldest month averages 15°C / 59°F.
Is Taipei climate different from Taiwan overall?
Yes, usually. Our 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 Taipei specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.