Taipei, Taiwan Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of Taipei
Taipei has a humid subtropical climate, marked by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Average daytime highs range from about 66°F (19°C) in January to around 91°F (33°C) in July, and the city records roughly 186 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Climate quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 91°F (33°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 66°F (19°C)
- Record high: 100°F (38°C) · Record low: 39°F (4°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: June (21 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (11.1 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 91°F (33°C) and overnight lows stay near 78°F (26°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 66°F (19°C) and lows around 56°F (14°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 100°F (38°C) and dropped as low as 39°F (4°C).
Rain, sun and snow
June is usually the wettest month. It brings about 9.9 inches (250 mm) of rain over 21 days, while January is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.1 hours of sun a day.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66° | 56° | 12 | 2.7 in | 4.6 h/day | 79% |
| February | 67° | 56° | 11 | 2.9 in | 5.0 h/day | 80% |
| March | 72° | 59° | 13 | 4.3 in | 6.8 h/day | 80% |
| April | 78° | 65° | 14 | 5.1 in | 7.8 h/day | 81% |
| May | 83° | 71° | 19 | 8.7 in | 8.3 h/day | 83% |
| June | 88° | 76° | 21 | 9.9 in | 9.3 h/day | 82% |
| July | 91° | 78° | 18 | 6.4 in | 11.1 h/day | 79% |
| August | 89° | 78° | 20 | 8.5 in | 10.1 h/day | 81% |
| September | 86° | 76° | 16 | 9.5 in | 9.3 h/day | 81% |
| October | 80° | 72° | 15 | 7.2 in | 7.0 h/day | 81% |
| November | 76° | 67° | 13 | 2.9 in | 5.7 h/day | 81% |
| December | 68° | 60° | 14 | 3.0 in | 3.9 h/day | 80% |
Taipei month by month
Taipei weather in January
January brings highs around 66°F (19°C), lows near 56°F (14°C), about 12 wet days - typically the coldest month and the driest month of the year in Taipei.
Taipei weather in February
February brings highs around 67°F (20°C), lows near 56°F (14°C), about 11 wet days.
Taipei weather in March
March brings highs around 72°F (22°C), lows near 59°F (15°C), about 13 wet days.
Taipei weather in April
April brings highs around 78°F (25°C), lows near 65°F (18°C), about 14 wet days.
Taipei weather in May
May brings highs around 83°F (28°C), lows near 71°F (22°C), about 19 wet days.
Taipei weather in June
June brings highs around 88°F (31°C), lows near 76°F (24°C), about 21 wet days - typically the wettest month of the year in Taipei.
Taipei weather in July
July brings highs around 91°F (33°C), lows near 78°F (26°C), about 18 wet days - typically the hottest month and the sunniest month of the year in Taipei.
Taipei weather in August
August brings highs around 89°F (32°C), lows near 78°F (25°C), about 20 wet days.
Taipei weather in September
September brings highs around 86°F (30°C), lows near 76°F (24°C), about 16 wet days.
Taipei weather in October
October brings highs around 80°F (27°C), lows near 72°F (22°C), about 15 wet days.
Taipei weather in November
November brings highs around 76°F (24°C), lows near 67°F (19°C), about 13 wet days.
Taipei weather in December
December brings highs around 68°F (20°C), lows near 60°F (15°C), about 14 wet days.
Seasons in Taipei
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Taipei brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 78°F (25°C) and nights around 65°F (18°C); expect showers on roughly 46 days across the season.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Taipei runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 89°F (32°C) and nights around 77°F (25°C); expect showers on roughly 59 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Taipei runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 81°F (27°C) and nights around 71°F (22°C); expect showers on roughly 44 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Taipei stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 67°F (19°C) and nights around 58°F (14°C); expect showers on roughly 38 days across the season.
Climate questions, answered
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Best time to visit Taipei
The best time to visit Taipei is generally January to April and October to November, when warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 73°F (23°C).
Pack for Taipei with lightweight, breathable clothing and strong sun protection for the hot months; a compact umbrella or rain shell - showers are a regular feature; moisture-wicking fabrics to cope with the humidity. Evenings can feel noticeably cooler than afternoons - July nights average 78°F (26°C).
Taipei temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.