Geography of Taipei
Geography of Taipei: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is 21 mi to the west, Okinawa is 410 mi to the east, Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 423 mi to the north and Shanghai is 428 mi to the north.
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Coordinates: 25°1′58.8″N 121°33′55.4″E (25.033, 121.5654)
Quick facts about Taipei
Summary
Taipei is a city in Taiwan. Taipei is known for Taipei 101, night markets and hot springs. It has a population of about 2.6 million.
Right now it is 77°F (25°C) in Taipei with mainly clear. It feels like 78°F. Today runs from 67°F to 79°F. Chance of precipitation is 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 7/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Taipei is January, February, November and December. The climate is temperate. May, July and October tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 93°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 54°F.
The closest major airport is Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), about 21 mi away.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 79°F is 5°F below the 84°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. outdoors is the strongest bet in Taipei today at 9.5/10. Visibility is down to 0,1 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Taipei month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66° | 54° | 1,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 70° | 57° | 2,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 74° | 59° | 5,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 82° | 67° | 8,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 84° | 71° | 9,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 89° | 76° | 9,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 92° | 78° | 9,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| August | 93° | 78° | 7,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 91° | 77° | 4,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 84° | 73° | 12,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | 77° | 67° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 70° | 60° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Taipei?
Taipei is a city in Taiwan. Its coordinates are 25.033, 121.5654. It lies in Asia.
What is the weather like in Taipei right now?
It is currently 77°F (25°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 58% and wind is 8 mph.
When is the best time to visit Taipei?
January, February, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Taipei, which has a temperate climate. May, July and October are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Taipei in?
Taipei observes Asia/Taipei (UTC+08:00). The local time is 9:54 AM.
How many people live in Taipei?
Taipei has a population of approximately 2.6 million.
What is the nearest airport to Taipei?
The closest airports are Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), 21 mi away.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 27, 2026 at 9:54 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
