14° to 19°
Cool & Cloudy
Cool and often cloudy, with mist and drizzle typical of the winter monsoon.
🧥 Warm layers☔ Umbrella handy
14° to 21°
Comparatively Calm
Among the calmer months for rain, though still cool and often cloudy.
🧥 Warm layers☔ Umbrella handy
16° to 22°
Mild but Cloudy
Milder, though the sun is still rarely seen.
🧥 Light layers☔ Umbrella handy
19° to 26°
Warming Up
Warming up, with the first afternoon thunderstorms building.
⛈️ Afternoon storms possible🥵 Heat protection
23° to 29°
Monsoon Arrives
The monsoon sets in around mid-month, bringing heavier, more widespread rain.
☔ Umbrella essential🥵 Heat protection
26° to 32°
Wettest Month
The rainiest month of the year, hot and humid with sudden heavy downpours.
☔ Heavy rain gear🌀 Typhoon season
27° to 34°
Hottest Month
The hottest month of the year on average, with a record high of 39°C.
🥵 Heat protection🌀 Typhoon season
27° to 34°
Very Hot & Wet
Nearly as hot as July, with rain a near-daily presence and typhoon risk high.
☔ Heavy rain gear🌀 Typhoon season
25° to 31°
Still Very Wet
Still hot and wet, with typhoon risk continuing.
☔ Heavy rain gear🌀 Typhoon season
22° to 28°
Cooling Down
Rain eases and temperatures cool, a comparatively calmer stretch.
🧥 Light layers☀️ Sunscreen
19° to 25°
Driest Month
The driest month of the year, mild but still often cloudy.
🧥 Light layers☀️ Sunscreen
16° to 21°
Cool & Cloudy
Cool and often cloudy, with mist and drizzle typical of the winter monsoon.
🧥 Warm layers☔ Umbrella handy
★★★ peak season, ★★☆ decent shoulder months, ★☆☆ true off-peak, based on rain frequency, heat, and haze.
Frequently asked questions
When is monsoon season in Taipei?›
Taipei has no true dry season, but the hottest, rainiest stretch historically runs from May through September, with June historically the wettest month.
What is the best time of year to visit Taipei?›
November through March is historically the mildest window nationwide, outside the monsoon and typhoon seasons, with February, October, and November historically the calmest months for rain in Taipei specifically.
What is the least favorable time to visit Taipei?›
June through August is historically the hottest, wettest stretch of the year, with the highest typhoon risk.
Which month has the most rain in Taipei?›
June is historically the wettest month, averaging around 356mm of rain.
Which month is the driest in Taipei?›
November is historically the driest month, averaging around 89mm of rain.
How hot does Taipei get?›
July is historically the hottest month on average, with a record high of 39°C set in July 2020 and again in July 2021.
Does it get cold in Taipei?›
Nights from December to March typically drop to 8 to 10°C, and in January 2016, an unusually cold snap brought a low of 4°C.
What should I pack for Taipei?›
Spring or autumn clothing with a sweater and light jacket for winter, and lightweight, tropics-friendly clothing with a light raincoat or umbrella for the hot, rainy summer.
Does Taipei get typhoons?›
Yes. Taiwan is one of the countries most affected by typhoons, typically from June through October, most frequent from mid-July to early October, with heavier damage generally along the east coast.
Is the sea near Taipei warm enough to swim in?›
Along the northern coast near Keelung, the sea is warm enough for swimming from May to October, but turns quite cool in winter, dropping to around 18 to 19°C from January to March.