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Things to Do in Taiwan

Top things to do in Taiwan: attractions, parks, viewpoints and day trips, with maps and live weather.

⛈️ 85°F now🕔 3:26 PM local📅 Best: January, February, November and December👥 23.4 million

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Coordinates: 25°1′58.8″N 121°33′55.4″E (25.033, 121.5654)

Weather in Taiwan right now

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85°F
Thunderstorm · feels like 96°F
Humidity78%
Wind1 mph NW
Gusts12 mph
UV index3.7 · Moderate
Cloud cover100%
Pressure1001 hPa
VisibilityGood · 7 mi
Air quality73 · Moderate
Sunrise5:30 AM
Sunset6:23 PM
Moon🌓 First quarter · 52%

Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 3:26 PM, Aug 21 local time.

⚠️Mon, Aug 24: heavy rain, 1,0 in. Flooding and delays possible.
⚠️Thu, Aug 27: heavy rain, 1,1 in. Flooding and delays possible.
⚠️Thu, Aug 27: damaging gusts to 41 mph.
⚠️Fri, Aug 28: damaging gusts to 51 mph.

Best time to visit Taiwan

Go in January, February, November and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: May, July and October - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★★
February★★★★
March★★★★
April★★★☆☆
May★★★☆☆
June★★★☆☆
July★★☆☆☆
August★★★★
September★★★☆☆
October★★☆☆☆
November★★★★
December★★★★

Summary

Taiwan is a country in Asia. Taiwan is a country in Asia with its capital at Taipei. It has a population of about 23.4 million. The capital is Taipei.

Right now it is 85°F (29°C) in Taiwan with thunderstorm. It feels like 96°F. Today runs from 78°F to 90°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.9/10 - fair - plan around the weather.

The best time to visit Taiwan 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 August. The forecast high of 90°F is 2.9°F below the 93°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Taiwan today at 9.1/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Taiwan?

Taiwan is a country in Asia. Its coordinates are 25.033, 121.5654. It lies in Asia.

What is the weather like in Taiwan right now?

It is currently 85°F (29°C) with thunderstorm. Humidity is 78% and wind is 1 mph.

When is the best time to visit Taiwan?

January, February, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Taiwan, which has a temperate climate. May, July and October are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Taiwan in?

Taiwan observes Asia/Taipei (UTC+08:00). The local time is 3:26 PM.

How many people live in Taiwan?

Taiwan has a population of approximately 23.4 million.

What is the nearest airport to Taiwan?

The closest airports are Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), 21 mi away.

What places are in Taiwan?

Taiwan covers 2 places in this atlas, including Taipei and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, 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 August 21, 2026 at 3:26 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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