AI-generatedTaipei at a glance
- Best time
- Feb – May, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jul · 31°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,550 h
- Rain a year
- 1,530 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 5 m
Climate in Taipei
Taipei has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 18 °C. With around 1,550 hours of sunshine a year, Taipei is rather dull; July is the sunniest month with 7.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: February – May, October – November
October is the peak of the typhoon season
Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 23°
- Midday, 13:00: about 26°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 25°
- Evening, 20:00: about 23°
- Night, 23:00: about 23°
05:5117:28
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:37–06:22 · evening 16:57–17:42
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:28–05:37 · evening 17:42–17:51
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Taipei in October?
In October, Taipei is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 152 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Taipei.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 36 min05:51 – 17:28
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 23 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 26 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 61 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 2 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8Asia/Taipei
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %20 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %38 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Taipei
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.2 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Taipei, 36 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Taipei
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 8 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 40 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Taipei: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Taipei has about 13 rainy days with 152 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Taipei
How breezy and how cloudy Taipei is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Taipei typically peaks at 26 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 61 % of the sky over Taipei: variable cloud, with about 4.2 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Taipei
How often the day gets hot in Taipei (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Taipei has about 2 hot days, with an average daytime high of 26 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Taipei
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 22°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 23 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (13°), the warmest in July (25°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from May to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from March to April and from November to December. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 209 days a year, mostly from April to November.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 59 | 18° | 13° | 1.9 h | 13 | 73 |
| FebruaryFeb | 61 | 19° | 13° | 2.5 h | 13 | 92 |
| MarchMar | 60 | 21° | 15° | 3.1 h | 13 | 106 |
| AprilApr | 64 | 24° | 18° | 3.9 h | 13 | 115 |
| MayMay | 62 | 27° | 21° | 4.7 h | 14 | 165 |
| JuneJun | 52 | 30° | 24° | 5.7 h | 14 | 153 |
| JulyJul | 54 | 31° | 25° | 7.6 h | 11 | 129 |
| AugustAug | 48 | 31° | 25° | 6.5 h | 14 | 177 |
| SeptemberSep | 55 | 29° | 24° | 5.3 h | 14 | 172 |
| OctoberOct | 65 | 26° | 22° | 4.2 h | 13 | 152 |
| NovemberNov | 61 | 23° | 19° | 3.3 h | 13 | 109 |
| DecemberDec | 59 | 19° | 15° | 2.1 h | 14 | 89 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
25.05° N, 121.53° E · 5 m · Asia/Taipei
Best time to visit Taipei
The best time to visit Taipei is from February to May and from October to November. Rain is most frequent from August to June; the wettest month is August with 177 mm.
Taipei through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Taipei in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 21–27 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Taipei in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 30–31 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Taipei in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 23–29 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Taipei in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 18–19 °C by day
- 2 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Taipei for you.
Your best months: March – April, November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Taipei
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and April bring similar holiday weather to Taipei (score 65 and 64). In April, days are 2 °C cooler than in October.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 65 | 64 |
| Day high | 26° | 24° |
| Night low | 22° | 18° |
| Sunshine | 4.2 h | 3.9 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Rainfall | 152 mm | 115 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 23 | 16better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Aug – Jun
12 or more rainy days
Taipei month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
59January18° · 2 h
In January, Taipei is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Taipei.
Taipei in January61February19° · 3 h
In February, Taipei is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 92 mm in total. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Taipei.
Taipei in February60March21° · 3 h
In March, Taipei is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 106 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Taipei.
Taipei in March64April24° · 4 h
In April, Taipei is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 115 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Taipei.
Taipei in April62May27° · 5 h
In May, Taipei is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 165 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Taipei.
Taipei in May52June30° · 6 h
In June, Taipei is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 153 mm in total. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Taipei.
Taipei in June54July31° · 8 h
In July, Taipei is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 129 mm in total. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Taipei.
Taipei in July48August31° · 7 h
In August, Taipei is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 177 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Taipei.
Taipei in August55September29° · 5 h
In September, Taipei is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 172 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Taipei.
Taipei in September65October26° · 4 h
In October, Taipei is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 152 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Taipei.
Taipei in October61November23° · 3 h
In November, Taipei is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 109 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Taipei.
Taipei in November59December19° · 2 h
In December, Taipei is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 89 mm in total. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Taipei.
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Taipei vs. Fuzhou
In October Fuzhou has the better holiday weather (score 74 vs. 65). During the day Fuzhou is 1 °C cooler than Taipei. Fuzhou gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Taipei | Fuzhou |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 65 | 74 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 25° |
| Sea | – | 24° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 9 |
| Best time | Feb – May, Oct – Nov | Apr, Oct – Dec |
Through the year
Taiwan in October: the best places
In October, Taipei ranks 4 of 4 destinations in this country.
- Kinmen County27°25°90
- 2Tainan28°28°76
- 3Kaohsiung28°28°69
- 4TaipeiThis page26°65
Planning a trip to Taipei
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Taipei in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Taipei has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 65) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50).
- 63
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 23 °C by day
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 60
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 28 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 31 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 65
October half-term
Oct
GoodBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 59
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 18 °C by day
- 2.0 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 20 min
- Distance
- 9,800 km
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Jet lag
- About 7 days (7 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Taipei lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Taipei
When is the best time to visit Taipei?
The best time to visit Taipei is from February to May and from October to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Taipei?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 18 °C.
When does it rain most in Taipei?
Rain is most frequent from August to June; the wettest month is August with 177 mm. The driest month is January with 73 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Taipei get?
Taipei gets around 1,550 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.6 hours a day; in January there are 1.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Taipei in?
Taipei uses the time zone Asia/Taipei, at UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Taipei?
A nonstop flight from London to Taipei takes about 12 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,800 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Taipei?
Taipei lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Taipei?
Taipei has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 65) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 63, May half-term 60, Summer holidays 50, October half-term 65, Christmas holidays 59.
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