Taipei Weather Forecast
Taipei weather: 81°F, light showers. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Taipei weather in October
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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° | 4,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 91° | 77° | 6,2 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).
Best time to visit Taipei
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 - 6 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.
How Taipei compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Taipei.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport | 21 mi | 73°F | 33°F cooler | 80 in |
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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 81°F (27°C) with light showers. Humidity is 91% and wind is 4 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 1:32 PM.
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. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| 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 25, 2026 at 1:32 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
