AI-generatedTaoyuan at a glance
- Best time
- Jan – Apr, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jul · 32°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,550 h
- Rain a year
- 1,530 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 103 m
Climate in Taoyuan
Taoyuan has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 18 °C. With around 1,550 hours of sunshine a year, Taoyuan is rather dull; July is the sunniest month with 7.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Taoyuan
The best time to visit Taoyuan is from January to April and from October to November. In October, though, the typhoon season is at its peak: check the forecast before you go. Rain is frequent from May to June, from August to September and in December; the wettest month is August with 177 mm.
Taoyuan through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Taoyuan in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 22–29 °C by day
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Taoyuan in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 30–32 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Taoyuan in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 24–30 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Taoyuan in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 18–20 °C by day
- 2.2 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
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
May – Jun, Aug – Sep, Dec
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: March – April, November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: January – April, October – November
October is the peak of the typhoon season Hurricane season
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 23°
- Midday, 13:00: about 26°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 26°
- Evening, 20:00: about 23°
- Night, 23:00: about 22°
05:5217:29
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 05:38–06:23 · evening 16:58–17:43
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:29–05:38 · evening 17:43–17:52
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.
October in Taoyuan compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 28° at the start of the month to 25° at the end. The days get 0.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 28° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 22° | 20° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.3 h |
What is the weather like in Taoyuan in October?
In October, Taoyuan is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 4.2 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 Taoyuan.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 37 min05:52 – 17:29
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 22 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 26 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 61 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 3 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
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
Compare two months in Taoyuan
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 Taoyuan (score 65 and 64). In April, days are 2 °C cooler than in October.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 65 | 64 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 21° | 18° |
| Sunshine | 4.2 h | 3.9 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Rainfall | 152 mm | 115 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 22 | 15better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Taoyuan month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
61January18° · 1.9 h
In January, Taoyuan is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Taoyuan.
Taoyuan in January61February19° · 2.5 h
In February, Taoyuan is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 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 Taoyuan.
Taoyuan in February60March22° · 3.1 h
In March, Taoyuan is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 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 Taoyuan.
Taoyuan in March64April25° · 3.9 h
In April, Taoyuan is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 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 Taoyuan.
Taoyuan in April55May29° · 4.7 h
In May, Taoyuan is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 165 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Taoyuan.
Taoyuan in May47June30° · 5.7 h
In June, Taoyuan is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 153 mm in total. On about 20 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 Taoyuan.
Taoyuan in June48July32° · 7.6 h
In July, Taoyuan is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 129 mm in total. On about 29 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 Taoyuan.
Taoyuan in July43August31° · 6.5 h
In August, Taoyuan is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 177 mm. On about 26 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 Taoyuan.
Taoyuan in August49September30° · 5.3 h
In September, Taoyuan is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 172 mm. On about 15 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 Taoyuan.
Taoyuan in September65October27° · 4.2 h
In October, Taoyuan is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 4.2 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 Taoyuan.
Taoyuan in October61November24° · 3.2 h
In November, Taoyuan is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 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 Taoyuan.
Taoyuan in November59December20° · 2.1 h
In December, Taoyuan is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 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 Taoyuan.
Taoyuan in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Taoyuan
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 (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 21°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 22 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 in November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 203 days a year, mostly from April to October.
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 | 61 | 18° | 13° | 1.9 h | 13 | 73 |
| FebruaryFeb | 61 | 19° | 13° | 2.5 h | 13 | 92 |
| MarchMar | 60 | 22° | 15° | 3.1 h | 13 | 106 |
| AprilApr | 64 | 25° | 18° | 3.9 h | 13 | 115 |
| MayMay | 55 | 29° | 21° | 4.7 h | 14 | 165 |
| JuneJun | 47 | 30° | 24° | 5.7 h | 14 | 153 |
| JulyJul | 48 | 32° | 25° | 7.6 h | 11 | 129 |
| AugustAug | 43 | 31° | 24° | 6.5 h | 14 | 177 |
| SeptemberSep | 49 | 30° | 23° | 5.3 h | 14 | 172 |
| OctoberOct | 65 | 27° | 21° | 4.2 h | 13 | 152 |
| NovemberNov | 61 | 24° | 18° | 3.2 h | 13 | 109 |
| DecemberDec | 59 | 20° | 14° | 2.1 h | 14 | 89 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
24.99° N, 121.30° E · 103 m · Asia/Taipei
Sunshine hours in Taoyuan
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 Taoyuan, 36 % of the daylight hours.
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.
Rain in Taoyuan: 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, Taoyuan has about 13 rainy days with 152 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Taoyuan
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 the time, 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.
Wind and clouds in Taoyuan
How breezy and how cloudy Taoyuan 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 Taoyuan 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 Taoyuan: 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 Taoyuan
How often the day gets hot in Taoyuan (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, Taoyuan has about 3 hot days, with an average daytime high of 27 °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
Planning a trip to Taoyuan
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Taoyuan 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.
Taoyuan has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 65) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 45).
- 63
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 24 °C by day
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 53
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 45
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 32 °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
- 27 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 60
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 19 °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
- 9,790 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
Taoyuan 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, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.
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Taoyuan compared
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Taoyuan vs Taipei
In October the holiday weather in Taoyuan and Taipei is about equally good (score 65 vs 65). During the day it is about as warm in Taipei as in Taoyuan.
| in October | Taoyuan | Taipei |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 65 | 65 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 27° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Best time | Jan – Apr, Oct – Nov | Jan – Apr, Oct – Nov |
Through the year
Taiwan in October: the best places
In October, Taoyuan ranks 7 of 12 destinations in this country.
- Kinmen29°25°90
- 2Taichung28°84
- 3Chiayi City29°82
- 4Hsinchu City27°26°79
- 5Taitung City28°28°73
- 6Tainan30°28°69
- 7TaoyuanThis page27°65
- 8Taipei27°65
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Frequently asked questions about Taoyuan
When is the best time to visit Taoyuan?
The best time to visit Taoyuan is from January to April 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 Taoyuan?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 18 °C.
When does it rain most in Taoyuan?
Rain is frequent from May to June, from August to September and in December; the wettest month is August with 177 mm. The driest month is January with 73 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Taoyuan get?
Taoyuan 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 Taoyuan in?
Taoyuan is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Taoyuan?
A nonstop flight from London to Taoyuan takes about 12 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,790 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Taoyuan?
Taoyuan 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 Taoyuan?
Taoyuan has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 65) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 45). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 63, May half-term 53, summer holidays 45, October half-term 65, Christmas holidays 60.