Best Time to Visit Taoyuan, Taoyuan, Taiwan
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Taoyuan.
Taoyuan does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 27.9°C / 82.2°F) and driest (December, 104 mm / 4.1 in) months. The drier stretch runs through April and July and October–February; the wetter half falls in March and May–June and August–September. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 14.4°C / 57.9°F in January to 27.9°C / 82.2°F in July, with rainfall from 104 mm / 4.1 in (December) to 283 mm / 11.1 in (June). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Taoyuan, Taoyuan, Taiwan's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Taoyuan'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| November | 19.5°C67.1°F | 117 mm4.6″ | — |
| December | 16.1°C61°F | 104 mm4.1″ | — |
| January | 14.4°C57.9°F | 121 mm4.8″ | — |
No month at Taoyuan matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Taoyuan?
Taoyuan doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on December (driest, ~104 mm / 4.1 in) and July (warmest, 27.9°C / 82.2°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Taiwan's national average.
When is the rainy season in Taoyuan?
The rainy season at Taoyuan, Taoyuan runs through March and May–June and August–September, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 205 mm / 8.1 in. The wettest single month is June (283 mm / 11.1 in).
What is the driest month in Taoyuan?
The driest month in Taoyuan is December, averaging about 104 mm / 4.1 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 16.1°C / 61°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Taoyuan?
The least comfortable months for travel to Taoyuan — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, May, June, September, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 283 mm / 11.1 in in June, and the coldest month averages 14.4°C / 57.9°F.
Is Taoyuan climate different from Taiwan overall?
Yes, usually. Our Taoyuan 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 Taoyuan specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.