Taiwan Travel Guide
Taiwan travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.
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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 (30°C) in Taiwan with drizzle. It feels like 96°F. Today runs from 78°F to 90°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.7/10 - 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 8.9/10. 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.
Map of Taiwan
Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.
Coordinates: 25°1′58.8″N 121°33′55.4″E (25.033, 121.5654)
Weather in Taiwan right now
Use SPF 30+, a hat and sunglasses; seek shade near midday.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 2:50 PM, Aug 21 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 87° / 78°
Drizzle · 100% rain · wind 6 mph
⛈️ 93° / 79°
Thunderstorm · 98% rain · wind 8 mph
Quick facts about Taiwan
| Type | Country |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Continent | Asia |
| Coordinates | 25°1′58.8″N 121°33′55.4″E (25.033, 121.5654) |
| Capital | Taipei |
| Population | 23.400.000 |
| Area | 13.974 sq mi |
| ISO code | TW |
| ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 | TWN |
| Currency | New Taiwan dollar (TWD) |
| Languages | Mandarin Chinese |
| Calling code | +886 |
| Time zone | Asia/Taipei |
| Local time | 2:50 PM (UTC+08:00) |
| Best months | January, February, November and December |
| Climate | Temperate |
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.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid May, July and October - historically the least comfortable months here.
Airports near Taiwan
Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.
| Airport | Code | Distance | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport | TPE | 21 mi | Taiwan |
Cities in Taiwan
1 cities mapped in this atlas
Airports in Taiwan
1 airports mapped in this atlas
Explore Taiwan
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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 (30°C) with drizzle. Humidity is 75% and wind is 3 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 2:50 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - 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 August 21, 2026 at 2:50 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
