Best time to visit Taipei
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart on the page recolours live for your heat limit 27°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Taipei
9 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Taipei).
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5-Day Best of Taiwan: Sun Moon Lake, Tainan, Kaohsiung, Hualien - 2
Full-Day Private Northern Taiwan Tour from Taipei with Pickup - 3
Full-Day Private Custom Taipei City Tour - 4
The Award-Winning Private Food Tour of Taipei: The 10 Tastings - 5
Xiao Long Bao, Beef Noodles & Boba Tea Cooking Class in Taipei - 6
Taiwanese Gourmet Cooking Class in Taipei - 7
Small-Group: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour from Taipei - 8
Private Yangmingshan & Beitou Tour from Taipei with Pickup - 9
Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall & Pingxi Sky Lantern Private Tour
Last refreshed 2026-05-30.
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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Taipei (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Taipei's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13–19 | 18 | 11 | 173 | 15.7 | 71% | 17 | 112 | 3 | Quiet | 6 |
| Feb | 14–20 | 20 | 11 | 174 | 15.8 | 71% | 17 | 116 | 4 | Quiet | 7 |
| Mar | 16–23 | 24 | 12 | 157 | 13.1 | 69% | 17 | 162 | 5 | Quiet | 7 |
| Apr | 18–25 | 27 | 13 | 167 | 12.8 | 69% | 17 | 164 | 6 | Quiet | 7 |
| May | 22–29 | 32 | 19 | 239 | 12.6 | 72% | 15 | 182 | 7 | Quiet | 3 |
| Jun | 24–31 | 36 | 20 | 195 | 9.8 | 71% | 15 | 211 | 8 | Quiet | 2 |
| Jul | 26–33 | 38 | 18 | 169 | 9.4 | 63% | 15 | 262 | 9 | Quiet | 1 |
| Aug | 25–33 | 38 | 20 | 204 | 10.2 | 67% | 15 | 242 | 9 | Busy | 1 |
| Sep | 24–31 | 35 | 15 | 208 | 13.9 | 69% | 16 | 215 | 8 | Moderate | 2 |
| Oct | 22–27 | 29 | 16 | 277 | 17.3 | 73% | 22 | 153 | 5 | Moderate | 4 |
| Nov | 19–25 | 25 | 12 | 193 | 16.1 | 71% | 19 | 127 | 4 | Peak | 7 |
| Dec | 15–19 | 19 | 16 | 288 | 18.0 | 74% | 17 | 79 | 3 | Busy | 5 |
UV Index in Taipei by Month
UV index in Taipei peaks at 9 (very high) in August, dropping to 3 (low) in December. June, July, August reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
Best months in detail
March
7/1016–23°C · 12 rain days (157h) · 162 sun hours · 69% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
April
7/1018–25°C (feels 27°C) · 13 rain days (167h) · 164 sun hours · 69% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
February
7/1014–20°C · 11 rain days (174h) · 116 sun hours · 71% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
Every month
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January
6/1013–19°C · 11 rain days (173h) · 112 sun hours · 71% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (moderate)
May
3/1022–29°C (feels 32°C) · 19 rain days (239h) · 182 sun hours · 72% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 10 (very high)
June
2/1024–31°C (feels 36°C) · 20 rain days (195h) · 211 sun hours · 71% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 8 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 11 (very high)
July
1/1026–33°C (feels 38°C) · 18 rain days (169h) · 262 sun hours · 63% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 9 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 12 (extreme)
August
1/1025–33°C (feels 38°C) · 20 rain days (204h) · 242 sun hours · 67% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 9 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 11 (very high)
September
2/1024–31°C (feels 35°C) · 15 rain days (208h) · 215 sun hours · 69% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 10 (very high)
October
4/1022–27°C (feels 29°C) · 16 rain days (277h) · 153 sun hours · 73% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
November
7/1019–25°C · 12 rain days (193h) · 127 sun hours · 71% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (moderate)
December
5/1015–19°C · 16 rain days (288h) · 79 sun hours · 74% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 5 (moderate)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Taipei
When is the best time to visit Taipei?
March is the highest-scoring month (7/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 16–23°C (12 rainy days). The top three months by score are March, April, February.
What is the worst time to visit Taipei?
August is the lowest-scoring month (1/10, capped by extreme heat). Typical conditions: 25–33°C (20 rainy days).
Is Taipei too hot in summer?
5 months (May, June, July, August, September) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Taipei?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in January and peaks in November. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Taipei have good weather but fewer tourists?
February (climate 7/10, crowd index 4) and March (climate 7/10, crowd index 7) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Taipei by month?
UV peaks at 9 (very high) in August and is lowest in December at 3 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 3, Feb 4, Mar 5, Apr 6, May 7, Jun 8, Jul 9, Aug 9, Sep 8, Oct 5, Nov 4, Dec 3. June, July, August reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
What is the UV index in Taipei in August?
August is the peak UV month in Taipei, with a daily-peak UV index of 9 (very high). At this level, sunburn can occur in under 20 minutes on unprotected fair skin. Apply SPF 50+, wear protective clothing and a hat, and avoid direct midday sun (11:00–17:00).
How high can UV get in Taipei on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. July is the worst case: typical days average UV 9 (very high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 12 (extreme) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Taipei bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 12 months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. The worst month is April with a typical-day mean of 29 µg/m³ (unhealthy); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 42 µg/m³ (hazardous) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.