Taipei Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Taipei has a humid subtropical climate or it is also referred to as a China climate. Characteristic of this climate type are the wet summers combined with the rather high temperatures. The city experiences significant rainfall throughout the year. The temperatures are always pleasantly warm in Taipei, but the humidity can make it feel extremely hot.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Taipei is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in July to a pleasant 19°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 12°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Taipei has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2132 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Taipei shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in August, with an average of 287 mm of precipitation over 17 rainy days. In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 102 mm of rainfall over 19 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Taipei Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Taipei serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in August with an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 2.5 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Taipei.
The city experiences its highest humidity in February, reaching 78%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 70%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Taipei in Taiwan
During the months of March, April, November and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in Taipei occurs in the months of May, June, July, August, September and October.
July has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 19°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 287 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 102 mm of precipitation.
August is the sunniest month with an average of 188 hours of sunshine.
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