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Read moreThe best time to visit Taiwan is from February to April and October to December. Falling on either side of the sweltering summer and typhoon season, these two periods let you make the most of the warm, subtropical climate and some of Taiwan’s top events.
With the weather on your side, Taiwan’s great outdoors are well worth exploring during these months. Go sakura spotting at Yangmingshan from February, see the mesmerising fireflies at Dongshi Forest Garden in April or admire the beautiful autumnal colours at Alishan later in the year. Whenever and wherever you embark on your outdoor adventure, the hot springs at Beitou and Wulai are the perfect place to recover. Back in the cities, the comfortable climate makes it prime time to explore top attractions like Shilin Night Market and Elephant Mountain, and join in with the infectious atmosphere during the Lantern Festival and Taiwan Pride.
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Monthly weather and travel tips for Taiwan
January is the coldest month in Taiwan with an average temperature of around 17°C for the month. While this might not sound particularly wintery, a jacket is still a good idea though, as the humidity in the northern regions like Taipei can make it feel a fair few degrees colder. It’s drier and slightly warmer to the south of the country, but you’ll feel a much more noticeable difference if you venture higher up into the mountains – like Hehuanshan and Xueshan – where there’s even a chance of snow.
January tends to be fairly quiet in terms of events, unless Chinese New Year happens to fall in this month. The festival follows the lunar calendar, meaning it can take place anytime from 21 January to 20 February, so it’s best to check ahead to see if the big crowds and even bigger celebrations will be here during your trip.
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February in Taiwan is generally mild, with average temperatures in the late teens. You’ll get cooler and wetter weather up north in Taipei, while southern and eastern cities like Kaohsiung and Taitung bolster the average temperatures up with dry, sunny days.
The crowds in February hinge on the timings of Chinese New Year. This festival follows the lunar calendar, so it can fall in either January or February – but there’s a bigger chance it’s the latter. If you’re in Taiwan during Chinese New Year, expect busy transport links, lively tourist spots and an uplifting atmosphere as locals travel to their hometowns and go on trips with family. Chinese New Year is capped off in Taiwan with the Lantern Festival, when families gather in cities like Pingxi to release floating lanterns into the sky. Check ahead to see if the Lantern Festival will take place during your visit – it’s usually in February, but can occasionally take place in March too.
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A comfortable spring feel awaits if you’re visiting Taiwan in March. Places like Taipei and Taoyuan stay prone to wet weather, but the rain paired with the rising temperatures help Tung blossoms and other flowers spring into life.
Another flower you can see in Taiwan in March is the cherry blossom. These light pink flowers can actually be in bloom here as early as January, but the warmer weather makes March a popular time to see them – and a less crowded alternative to sakura season in Japan. If the start of spring has given you a taste for the great outdoors, continue your adventures hiking Yushan National Park’s mountain trails, exploring the breathtaking Taroko Gorge or unwinding in the Beitou Hot Springs.
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April in Taiwan sees the sun come out more and average temperatures rise above the 20°C mark. It’s prime time to climb up Taipei’s Elephant Mountain, but be mindful of rainfall increasing both here and all over Taiwan as you near the end of the month.
April marks the start of the yearly Penghu Fireworks Festival – two months of fireworks displays every few days over on the Penghu archipelago. If you fancy a different kind of light show, head into Taiwan’s wilderness to catch the peak of firefly season. Places like Yangmingshan National Park and Taichung’s Dongshi Forest Garden are home to swarms of fireflies, which light up the evening with a magical bright green glow. To take in more of Taiwan’s natural sights, venture north to Zhuzihu to see the beautiful white calla lilies come into bloom.
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Expect heat, humidity and rain if you’re visiting Taiwan in May. This month signals the start of East Asia’s plum rain season, a two-month period of rainfall across Taiwan and some of its neighbouring countries. The season – so called for coinciding with plums ripening here – brings rain in short but heavy thundershowers, usually in the afternoon. An umbrella and a thin rain jacket are essentials at this time of year.
If you’ve already been caught in a downpour though, save yourself the trouble of drying off and head to one of Taiwan’s hot springs. The natural thermal waters in areas like Beitou and Wulai are popular places to unwind and de-stress. If you’re happy to brave the afternoon showers, Taiwan’s national parks are well worth a visit too. The rocky landscape at Taroko National Park, beaches and mountains at Kenting and diverse flora at Yangmingshan National Park all make for great photos – but keep that umbrella handy to keep you and your camera dry.
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June in Taiwan is nearing the peak of summer, so expect soaring temperatures, heavy rainfall and a generally humid, tropical climate. The plum rain season is in full swing, with short but heavy afternoon thundershowers, particularly down south in Kaohsiung. The heat and the rain ease off in the evening for cooler, more comfortable weather – perfect for exploring Taipei’s street food-fueled night markets.
A highlight on the cultural events calendar in Taiwan is the Dragon Boat Festival. The date can vary as it follows the lunar calendar, but more often than not it falls in June. Crowds congregate by rivers in Taipei, Miaoli and Lukang to watch rowers race in intricately painted boats, and eat ‘zongzi’ – pyramid-shaped sticky rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves. If the June heat is getting a little too hot to handle, cool off in blissfully air-conditioned shops in the famous Taipei 101 tower, or in malls and restaurants dotted all over the capital.
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July is the hottest month in Taiwan, with temperatures averaging in the high twenties across the country – and humidity making it feel more like 35°C. July is also part of the typhoon season here, so you’ll need to keep a close eye on the weather forecasts during your visit. If the coast is clear and you’re not put off by the heat, you’ll find plenty to do.
Taitung Balloon Festival sees an array of colourful hot-air balloons take to the skies, while Fulong Beach is transformed into an outdoor art gallery of sorts, thanks to incredible works at the International Sand Sculpture Festival. For an air-conditioned break from the outdoors, head inside to the National Palace Museum or the Taipei Fine Arts Museum, then keep cool with an ice-cold bubble tea in the very country that invented it.
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The heat shows no signs of stopping in Taiwan in August, experiencing the same tropical temperatures and afternoon downpours seen in July. Typhoon season continues into August too, so be sure to check weather forecasts often to see how it might affect your travels.
The season tends to only bring a couple of typhoons to Taiwan over the few-month period, so for the most part you should be free to head out and explore all that the country has to offer. Weather permitting, Taroko Gorge is a popular August activity thanks to its cooler climate, or you can soak up some sun, sights and the sea breeze at the beaches in Kenting National Park. Over in the eastern county of Hualien, mountains covered in seasonal bright orange daylily flowers make for a beautiful, no-filter-necessary photo.
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After a sweltering summer, Taiwan in September is a little bit more comfortable when it comes to weather. The temperature drops – just slightly down south, and more so in Taipei and other northern regions – and some of the August rains ease off too. September is still part of the typhoon season, but the beaches down south remain popular in the sunny weather.
The temperatures might not seem all that autumnal, but one of Taiwan’s festivals at this time of year should act as a seasonal reminder. The Mid-Autumn Festival – also known as the Moon Festival is a chance to gorge on mooncakes and join locals for riverside barbecues in Taipei. As a lunar calendar festival, the date can vary, but it’s usually in September. Other events worth noting include the Taipei Arts Festival and the Sun Moon Lake International Swimming Carnival – a swim across the country’s largest lake attracting tens of thousands of participants.
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Warm and mostly dry weather make October one of the best months to visit Taiwan. With mercury at an average of 24°C and some cooling winds coming in, it’s a great time to head up into the mountains and see the bright autumnal-coloured woodlands. A popular place to do this is Alishan, where – if you’re up early enough – you can also watch the sun rise above a ‘sea of clouds’ floating around the lower parts of the mountain.
There’s plenty worth getting out of bed for in the big cities too. Taiwan Pride is East Asia’s biggest LGBTQ+ celebration, with lively parades and colour-clad crowds taking to the streets of Taipei. It’s party time in Taichung too – the annual jazz festival attracts a host of top Taiwanese and international talent for over a week of music-filled festivities each October.
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By Taiwan standards, November is a cool and comfortable month in which to visit the country. Average temperatures are just above 20°C, and you should get some sun in the Taichung and Kaohsiung regions. Taipei tends to be a little grey with some rain, but a light jacket should be more than enough to keep you warm here.
Despite the favourable weather conditions, it’s one of the quieter months in terms of tourists. Use this opportunity to explore some of the major attractions like Elephant Mountain, Jiufen Old Street or the Dragon and Tiger Pagodas. If you’re in Taipei in November, grab yourself a seat for screenings at the prestigious Golden Horse Film Festival, and be sure to save time to fill up on street food at Shilin Night Market.
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With average temperatures in the mid-to-late teens, December is one of the coldest months in Taiwan. It’s the driest too, particularly in southern cities like Kaohsiung and Tainan. The days in Taipei can look a little gloomy, but Christmas lights and the Taipei 101 New Year’s Eve Fireworks brighten up the capital later in the month.
You’ll find plenty to do in the lead up to the end of year festivities in December. The mild winter weather makes a soak in Beitou’s and Wulai’s hot springs an appealing prospect. Or, if you’re in the south of Taiwan, the Art Kaohsiung fair showcases contemporary works from up-and-coming local talent. December also sees Taipei Marathon runners put through their paces in the capital – cheer them along or sign up and take part yourself for a great way to explore the city.
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You’ll get the best weather in Taiwan from February to April and October to December. The summer brings soaring temperatures, short but heavy thundershowers and occasional typhoons – so these months either side of them make for much more pleasant conditions. A raincoat is still a good idea if you’re in northern regions like Taipei from February to April, while the days should be a little drier from October to December. Southern and central cities like Kaohsiung and Taichung tend to be dry for most of the spring and autumn, with temperatures hovering in the twenties, and even some December sunshine.
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Cost of stay in Taiwan
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The best places to visit in Taiwan
Check out some of the most popular cities, places to visit and things to do in Taiwan!
Taipei
Popular in December
Convenient Public Transport, Night Markets, Food
Taichung
Popular in August
Night Markets, Local Food, Food
Kaohsiung
Popular in March
Night Markets, Local Food, Relaxation
Tainan
Popular in August
Local Food, Street Food, Food
Taitung City
Popular in July
Nature, Scenery, Clean Air
Chiayi City
Popular in February
Local Food, Night Markets, Street Food
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It was an incredible experience. Will surely come back to Taipei.
Nice art city, lots of out door sculptures and things happening by pier 2. Modern city I enjoyed it. Good public transport system
Good gateway to Taroko gorge. Not much in city to do but the gorge is fantastic, and I’m from New Zealand and we do nature well.
Big city, a fair bit to see, would recommend going in dry season ie January but cool weather. Great MRT underground metro system. Get a easy card. People are conformists but pleasant. Good looking ladies. As of Jan 2024 70% of people still wear face masks. Very modern city
I walked a lot & saw a lot & took the round lake shuttle bus. The weather was bad tho. I had 2 full days & it rained for a lot of that time. Top temperature on the first day was 13 and on the 2nd it was 11. Very low clouds the whole time so good views were minimal. I'd love to be there on cloudless days to enjoy the scenery but I was out of luck.
Better not travel to Magong during winter as it is cold and super windy, while quite some sites and restaurants are not opening or having shorter opening hours. Better join local shuttle bus tour for tourists with no driving licenses, since the local public transport is not so frequent, Uber is not available too.
Great place to stay with a great staff! Lots of places to visit with many temples and Shrines nearby and good places to eat!
It's a bustling city with all the essentials. Traffic can be slow, so it's best to use public transportation when you can. Also, remember to prepare for sun protection because when the weather is nice, it can get really hot.
Great food! Easy to get by with a map and taxi. Shopping is also good, but the National Palace Museum and the Martyr's Shrine are impressive.
Friendly, helpful people. Plenty to do and places to eat Easy to get around with metro & buses High speed rail connection to east coast of Taipei is great Inexpensive city to visit ‘Taiwan Obsessed’ online guides By Nick Kembel are super informative.
Taipei is a city that have improve a lot this past decades. I will recommend vividly travelers to take the time to discover this amazing city and pass the first impressions that are not always positive. There a tons of things to do and to experience.
Kaoshiung is a place where you can explore safely in Taiwan. You can even walk at night time without hesitations and apprehensions. Kaoshiung is like a province within a city. It has varieties of authentic international restaurants as well as local ones. Their food is superb!
We spent about 3 hours here - mainly shopping and resting . It is much smaller than Jiufen. Fenqihu trail is relatively easy to walk and takes about 40 minutes. The Hundred Year doughnut is baked in a waffle-like pan so not oily. It has lovely layers and maple sweetened crust. We tried from other shops selling but I think the Hundred Years’ ones is better.
People there are very friendly and sincere. Love the weather and screenry!..
If you are for nature tours there are many places to visit just outside of Taipei and it would be best to allot overnight or 2 night stays at these places (Hualien, Sun and Moon, etc). The locals are very friendly and helpful and communicating is easy even with limited English words used. They have great food and walking and patiently lining up for them is worth the effort. The night markets are always a great option to learn about their culture and discover inexpensive good food.
Fresh air, relaxing, many good restaurants around.
Taichung is much quieter than Taipei. I was surprised there was a few Micheline star restaurants and prices also very reasonable. There's also a tourist bus which goes around and we can hop on and off wherever we want to go.
This is a rustic location on the side of a mountain, so watch your footing & be prepared for a lack of services. Weekends are very crowded, whereas weekdays are relaxing, but many venues close. The hiking trails are well developed & maintained making this a prime attraction.
The people, stores,streets,the tower,restaurants ,night food market,the palace, and shops.in fact I liked it the city very much
Great city, so much to do and see. The food is an absolute highlight!
We love the HanXini which is so beautiful and fills with tranquility and soothing energy. We spent 2 solid days just in this one place to charge up!
Taiwan was a great place to visit but due to the distance from one location to another, the personal cab seem to be slightly expensive.
The area is very quiet, it has lots of parks and a calligraphy museum for anyone to enjoy. This place is located at Taoyuan HSR/MRT A018 stop. It also have Gloria outlet where you can eat and shop until you drop. Lots if tourist here for sure as the outlet has lots of premium brand name items that offer at a discount price.
Most of the people I met in Taipei were polite and friendly.
Very friendly and helpful staff, housekeeping was superb great location close to a small night market and there are numerous small and cozy restaurants nearby
Getaway from Taipei within an hour, experience the country side of Taiwan. Enjoy the view of mountain, river, and pacific all at once. Night market here have food you don't get from other city, and you can go surfing and hiking just in the same day.
Lu Kang is a small city with big heart. Very relaxed, a couple of amazing temples, very walkable, tons of tasty food (oyster omelette, sweet tofu, …). Lu Kang people always welcome visitors. Lu Kang Museum is a Must.
Really nice staff very helpful in organising a taxi for early flight
you will be spoiled for choice of things to do and to eat out is just so much to choose from. i fell in love in taiwan at the first sight.
Beautiful city with a nice touch of culture and tradition. The food is very good. I did have problems trying to find a bar to relax and chill in the evening but eventually found one.
My trip to Xindian was to visit my mother in law at the Tzu Chi hospital. Not really a vacation but the kids and husband had fun exploring Xindian when they weren't at the hospital.
It is a great country, People are genuine and kind, and Language may be the only barrier if you cannot speak Chinese.
Highly recommended, one of the nicest Asian cities I've been to, plenty of things to do, surrounded by beautiful green mountains.
Clean MRT system made it easy to get around & sight ser
The hotel is located at a quiet location by the river side. Easy to access and park. You can talk a nice stroll along the river. The room is very clean with good facilities provided, e.g. water filter in room & good hair dryer, Netflix, Disney+, well-lit room, a good-sized desk. This would definitely be my top choice if I were to go to Yilan for a staycation. The hotel is also rather quiet having only 4 rooms/groups of guests.
Lots of interesting traditional shops, we really like this city, people. Must go to try the bao ze Gong Zheng Bao Ze shop, unless you are on a diet then maybe don't go lol 😆 i only went to eat one or two bao ze and ate a whole box and one box take away 😂
I was looking for the real-life Ghost in the Shell experience, and I found it in Taipei, the condensed-milk version of Asia. So much flavour in one spicy valley.
Taiwan has always been a favourite of mine. This time, we shifted our focus from food and shopping to seeing more of nature. Many great hiking spots accessible via a short (within 1.5-2hrs) leisurely travel with public transport. A great variance between mountain and sea and the city. We travelled at the height of summer though and hiking was hot! Would love to to the same during another season.
The food is incredible, and the people are friendly. I encourage you to visit Taiwan—you’ll discover the right experiences at the perfect time.
Very nice, clean and friendly place. You can enjoy city life, also natural beauty - sea and mountain
Nice walking market in old village atmosphere. Easy to find good foods to eat which not expensive and some with the nice view. Night time is also another feeling with the light of lanterns decorated.
The entire city is worth exploring and the well laid out transportation makes it a breeze. It is also an excellent location to visit neighbouring counties.
Interesting city to visit. Fantastic food and interesting culture and museums. Indulge in the street food for your meals. Recommend taking a tour to jiufen and if you haven't been already, get a day tour to sunmoon lake.
Beautiful small island for people who want to relax and get away from the busy work life. The feeling of the island is very peaceful and the people are warm and friendly. There are many beautiful beaches to swim in and the snorkeling experience is a MUST! It is easy to book and immidiately see the giant turtles. There are plenty of good places to eat, and homestays everywhere for a cheap price (if yoi book ahead of time).
Near to Taipei main station. Breakfast buffet is great. Staffs are good. Place is clean. Easy to find food
Beautiful city, people, food and attractions. So much to see and do with many transportation options.
島上公共交通缺乏會是外地旅客到訪的障礙. 摩托車雖很多, 但外人多不會使用. 自然景色旅舍餐館都不錯
Efficient Transportation. Good Food. Sightseeing. If you like to shop at the airport, avoid travelling at night because all the stores are closed. You cannot buy anything.
It is a small city but still a city. Quiet and very clean, orderly. Lot's of little, interesting laneways & streets.
It is a quiet town and a walkable downtown area. The beach is nearby and a surfing mecca. Most restaurants close at 6 or 7pm and by 9pm the town is completely shutdown except 7 Eleven. Great place if you like the quiet town or just for surfing. If you prefer a vibrant nightlife or night market, JiaoXi or Luodong is better choice.
Great food everywhere. Public transport is very efficient. Very hot during summer, not recommended.
Taipei is an amazing city you must visit, is strongly suggested to stay at least 5 to 7 days to enjoy the local vibes, the mysticism, the heritage, the local arts, the delicious food and the warm welcoming of the people. Taipei is not only Taipei 101, is a distant gem ready too be discovered and you will get amazed in how easy is to get around the city with efficient transportation and well connected to other cities around the island.
Cycling around the lake can takes one day. Then, trying to visit all the attractions in Formosa Culture Village can took 1 1/2 days. You might want to make a 3 days and two nights stays.
Is best you know how to ride the electric bike or bicycle in this island. Facing the problem of pushing the bike due to low battery. The rental cost of 1-day electric bicycle is NTD400, and they took the photo of your passport which I think is not necessary, they can take down the passport information instead. Some of roads that I went based on the Google map was complete darkness and I am travelling alone.
met up with friends and family. had some tasty foods.
Location convenient. Room comfortable, price reasonable Easy access to nearby local food eateries. Near to tourists site.
people and food, old and new, everthing is attractive for me
Cingjing by itself appeals mostly to families with kids, there is nothing much to do in the night time if you are not going to see stars. But I love Hehuanshan to death. That is all.
Was only here for one night so I can't say much. Perhaps I will visit Alishan next time.
I keep coming back for the food and great experiences all around. While I'd recommend also spending time in other parts of Taiwan for the scenery (day tripping out of Taipei is not enough), Taipei is my favourite city next to my home country.
Clean city. Developed, Modern n with good infrastructure.
Worth a visit, usual night markets. The art precinct at Pier 2 certainly worth a visit.
enjoyed jeliu and taipei 101.. ate at raohe and lao shandong at ximen.. subway was easy to navigate... enjoyed the local snacks and met a relative... also went to taipei zoo and took the maokong gondola ride... overall trip was fun for a family vacation!
clean, great public transfer, safe, great food, plenty of things to see and experience. definitely recommend Taipei
Pretty old place I did not expected as i am used to living in a big city, Keelung is a very famous and well known place before.
I stayed in Jiaoxi for 2 nights only so that I could do the trip to Turtle Island but my impression is that the place merits a longer stay as I didn't have time to visit the hot springs, Our Lady of Wufengqi Sanctuary, or to undertake any of the local walks. I ate at HoYa restaurant where the staff and other customers were very helpful in finding out what I wanted to order. I had the impression there were other good restaurants in town but didn't have time to explore them.
If you're a tourist from other countries specially for the Filipino. Make sure you have a nt money or dollar because it's hard to change peso to nt only in Taiwan bank. Before you go around. And WiFi . To enjoy the tourist attractions in Taiwan.
An interesting city with some interesting tourist sites and markets plus close for travel to Juifen and shiufen . Bonus pub is the squid bar a must visit for travellers.
Travel time was just right to most attractions and place of interest I personally will not recommend 风车大道 not unless for cycling , the wetland ( 高美湿地 ) was rather " bare ' in my opinion.