Taipei Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

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 (91°F) in July to a pleasant 19°C (66°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 25°C (77°F) in July to around 12°C (54°F) during the colder months.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Taipei has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2132 mm (84 in) of rainfall per year. The climate in Taipei shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in August, the wettest month, with an average of 287 mm (11 in) of precipitation over 17 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 102 mm (4 in) 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

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

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