Measured, not vibes
Best Time to Visit Taipei
By measured weather comfort, the top months for Taipei are February, November, March — and RouteVerdict's editorial pick, which also weighs crowds and prices, is January, February, March, April, October, November, December. The table below is computed from ERA5 reanalysis data for 2020–2024, measured at Taipei (5 m elevation).
Month by month
Taipei weather and comfort, 2020–2024
| Month | Avg high | Wet days | Comfort | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.8°C / 66°F | 10 | 72 | |
| February | 20.4°C / 69°F | 8.8 | 79 | Best |
| March | 23°C / 73°F | 11.5 | 77 | Best |
| April | 25.3°C / 78°F | 10.8 | 76 | |
| May | 28.5°C / 83°F | 15.5 | 57 | Shoulder |
| June | 31.3°C / 88°F | 16.2 | 44 | |
| July | 33.5°C / 92°F | 14.8 | 36 | |
| August | 32.6°C / 91°F | 17.3 | 37 | |
| September | 30.7°C / 87°F | 13.2 | 51 | Shoulder |
| October | 26.8°C / 80°F | 13.5 | 67 | |
| November | 24.5°C / 76°F | 10 | 79 | Best |
| December | 19.4°C / 67°F | 13 | 68 |
Comfort is RouteVerdict's 0–100 score: 100·exp(−(high−23)²/162) × (1 − min(0.35, wet days × 0.02)). The full method is on the methodology page. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (ERA5, CC BY 4.0), 2020–2024 normals. Wet day = ≥1 mm precipitation.
FAQ
Taipei timing questions
What is the best month to visit Taipei?
By measured weather comfort (ERA5 2020–2024), the top months are February, November, and March, with February scoring highest. RouteVerdict's editorial pick is January, February, March, April, October, November, and December, which also weighs crowds, prices, and events.
What is the hottest month in Taipei?
July, with an average daily high of 33.5°C (92°F).
What is the rainiest month in Taipei?
August, averaging 17.3 days with at least 1 mm of precipitation.
When is shoulder season in Taipei?
May and September — the best-scoring months outside both the measured top three and RouteVerdict's editorial peak-season pick.