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Best time to visit Taipei

Go inOctober–December

Autumn is pleasant and dry.

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Taipei month by month

MonthRatingAvg highRainCrowdsFlightsWhat’s on
JanuaryGood19°CWetModerateAverage–
FebruaryGood19°CWetPeak crowdsPriciestPingxi Sky Lantern Festival
MarchGood22°CWetModerateAverage–
AprilGood25°CWetModerateAverage–
MayGood29°CWetModerateAverage–
JunePoor32°CVery wetModerateAverage–
JulyPoor34°CVery wetModerateAverageTyphoon season
AugustPoor33°CVery wetModerateAverageTyphoon season
SeptemberPoor31°CWetModerateAverageTyphoon season
OctoberGreat27°CSome rainModerateAverage–
NovemberGreat24°CSome rainModerateAverage–
DecemberGreat20°CSome rainModerateAverage–

Festivals, events and seasons in Taipei

  • February🎉 Pingxi Sky Lantern FestivalLantern Festival, 20 February 2027.
  • Jul–Sep⚠️ Typhoon seasonStorms can disrupt travel.

Good to know

  • Crowds and prices peak in February, so book early.
  • The heaviest rain falls in June–August.

Taipei 101 was the world’s tallest building from 2004 to 2010.

Questions people ask

When is the best time to visit Taipei?

The best time to visit Taipei is October–December. Autumn is pleasant and dry.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Taipei?

Fares to Taipei stay fairly steady through the year; booking early matters more than the month.

When is Taipei busiest?

Taipei is busiest in February.

What is the weather like in Taipei?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C, and January the coolest at 19°C. The wettest period is January–September.

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