Winter
Dec → Feb19 to 21°
nights 13 to 15°
- 13 rainy days · 69 mm
- 4.5 h of sun
- sea 19°
When is the best time to visit Taiwan?
- Jan19°recommended
- Feb21°recommended
- Mar23°recommended
- Apr26°recommended
- May29°fair
- Jun32°not recommended
- Jul34°not recommended
- Aug33°not recommended
- Sep31°fair
- Oct27°recommended
- Nov25°recommended
- Dec20°recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Taiwan, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sea | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19° | 13° | 4.6 h | 53 mm | 11 d | 19° | ✓ |
| February | 21° | 14° | 5 h | 76 mm | 11 d | 18° | ✓ |
| March | 23° | 16° | 6.8 h | 91 mm | 12 d | 20° | ✓ |
| April | 26° | 19° | 7.8 h | 99 mm | 13 d | 24° | ✓ |
| May | 29° | 22° | 8.3 h | 259 mm | 19 d | 26° | |
| June | 32° | 25° | 9.3 h | 206 mm | 20 d | 28° | |
| July | 34° | 26° | 11.1 h | 144 mm | 18 d | 31° | |
| August | 33° | 26° | 10.1 h | 196 mm | 20 d | 30° | |
| September | 31° | 24° | 9.3 h | 225 mm | 15 d | 29° | |
| October | 27° | 22° | 7 h | 201 mm | 16 d | 26° | ✓ |
| November | 25° | 20° | 5.7 h | 65 mm | 12 d | 24° | ✓ |
| December | 20° | 15° | 3.9 h | 78 mm | 16 d | 21° | ✓ |
The four seasons in Taiwan, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Taipei) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May23 to 29°
nights 16 to 22°
- 15 rainy days · 150 mm
- 7.6 h of sun
- sea 23°
Summer
Jun → Aug32 to 34°
nights 25 to 26°
- 19 rainy days · 182 mm
- 10.2 h of sun
- sea 30°
Autumn
Sep → Nov25 to 31°
nights 20 to 24°
- 14 rainy days · 164 mm
- 7.3 h of sun
- sea 26°
Book early for October to April
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Taiwan, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 13h41 of daylight, in December 10h35, a difference of 3h06.
10h44Jan
11h17Feb
11h57Mar
12h43Apr
13h21May
13h41Jun
13h33Jul
13hAug
12h16Sep
11h31Oct
10h53Nov
10h35Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Taipei" (25.03°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Taiwan, month by month
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiking | ||||||||||||
| Beach & swimming | ||||||||||||
| Towns & culture | ||||||||||||
| Diving & snorkelling | ||||||||||||
| Events | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
EventsLunar New YearJanuary to FebruaryPingxi sky lanternsFebruary to MarchMazu PilgrimageMarch to AprilDragon boat racesMay to JuneDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Beach & swimming: April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
- Towns & culture: January, February, March, November
- Diving & snorkelling: May, June, July, August, September, October
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall, sea), not from an opinion.
What's on in Taiwan, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. One of these events fills the hotels and pushes prices up: something to aim for or to avoid, depending on what you want.
- January to FebruaryLunar New Year
Families head back to their home towns for a week, trains and buses are full and many shops are closed.
- February to MarchPingxi sky lanterns big crowds
Thousands of paper lanterns rise above Pingxi on the evening of the Lantern Festival, fifteen days after New Year.
- March to AprilMazu Pilgrimage
The statue of Mazu leaves the Dajia temple for nine days of walking south, followed by a crowd of pilgrims.
- May to JuneDragon boat races
Crews row on the Keelung River in Taipei and the Love River in Kaohsiung, in the fifth lunar month.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Recommended19°13° at night
- 53 mm · 11 d
- 4.6 h
- sea 19°
Busy, without the crush
February
Recommended21°14° at night
- 76 mm · 11 d
- 5 h
- sea 18°
High season, book early
March
Recommended23°16° at night
- 91 mm · 12 d
- 6.8 h
- sea 20°
High season, book early
April
Recommended26°19° at night
- 99 mm · 13 d
- 7.8 h
- sea 24°
Busy, without the crush
May
Fair29°22° at night
- 259 mm · 19 d
- 8.3 h
- sea 26°
Low season, lower prices
June
Not recommended32°25° at night
- 206 mm · 20 d
- 9.3 h
- sea 28°
Low season, lower prices
July
Not recommended34°26° at night
- 144 mm · 18 d
- 11.1 h
- sea 31°
Low season, lower prices
August
Not recommended33°26° at night
- 196 mm · 20 d
- 10.1 h
- sea 30°
Low season, lower prices
September
Fair31°24° at night
- 225 mm · 15 d
- 9.3 h
- sea 29°
Low season, lower prices
October
Recommended27°22° at night
- 201 mm · 16 d
- 7 h
- sea 26°
Busy, without the crush
November
Recommended25°20° at night
- 65 mm · 12 d
- 5.7 h
- sea 24°
Busy, without the crush
December
Recommended20°15° at night
- 78 mm · 16 d
- 3.9 h
- sea 21°
Busy, without the crush
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C early in the morning. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (53 mm). Sunshine gets scarcer (4.6 h a day). Cool sea (19 °C), for the brave. Busy season, without the crush.
February. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C early in the morning. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (76 mm). Sunshine gets scarcer (5 h a day). Cool sea (18 °C), for the brave. High season: book early.
March. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C early in the morning. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (91 mm). Expect 6.8 h of sunshine a day. Cool sea (20 °C), for the brave. High season: book early.
April. 26 °C in the afternoon and 19 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (99 mm). Expect 7.8 h of sunshine a day. The sea is at 24 °C: pleasant swimming. Busy season, without the crush.
May. 29 °C in the afternoon and 22 °C at night. Frequent rain: 259 mm over 19 days. Expect 8.3 h of sunshine a day. The sea is at 26 °C, a proper swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
June. Real heat: 32 °C at the warmest of the day, 25 °C at night. A very wet month, 206 mm of rain over 20 days. Plenty of sunshine: 9.3 h a day on average. The sea is at 28 °C, a proper swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
July. Real heat: 34 °C at the warmest of the day, 26 °C at night. A very wet month, 144 mm of rain over 18 days. Plenty of sunshine: 11.1 h a day on average. The sea is at 31 °C, a proper swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
August. Real heat: 33 °C at the warmest of the day, 26 °C at night. A very wet month, 196 mm of rain over 20 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.1 h a day on average. The sea is at 30 °C, a proper swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
September. 31 °C in the afternoon and 24 °C at night. Frequent rain: 225 mm over 15 days. Plenty of sunshine: 9.3 h a day on average. The sea is at 29 °C, a proper swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
October. 27 °C in the afternoon and 22 °C at night. Frequent rain: 201 mm over 16 days. Expect 7 h of sunshine a day. The sea is at 26 °C, a proper swim. Busy season, without the crush.
November. 25 °C in the afternoon and 20 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (65 mm). Sunshine gets scarcer (5.7 h a day). The sea is at 24 °C: pleasant swimming. Busy season, without the crush.
December. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C early in the morning. Frequent but light showers: 78 mm over 16 days. Sunshine gets scarcer (3.9 h a day). Cool sea (21 °C), for the brave. Busy season, without the crush.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Taiwan?
October to April: over these months, recorded highs range from 19 to 27 °C, with 13 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Taipei).
Which month should you avoid in Taiwan?
June: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 206 mm over 20 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Taipei).
What is the hottest month in Taiwan?
July, with 34 °C on average in the afternoon and 26 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Taipei).
What is the coldest month in Taiwan?
January, with 19 °C at best during the day and 13 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Taipei).
What is the driest month in Taiwan?
January: 53 mm over 11 days of rain, against 259 mm in May, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Taiwan?
July, with 11.1 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
When can you swim in Taiwan?
The water reaches 22 °C or more in April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November (warmest 31 °C in July), measured in 2023-2024 on the nearest coast (Taipei).
When to go diving or snorkelling in Taiwan?
May, June, July, August, September, October: the sea is above 25 °C, warm enough to stay in a long time without a thick wetsuit. 2023-2024 records on the nearest coast (Taipei).
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