Average Monthly Sunshine in Taipei

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Taipei receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Taipei varies. It peaks at 188 hours in August and drops to 76 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 1404 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

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.

Taipei’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Taipei enjoys an average of 1404 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

August, Taipei’s wettest month, receives 208 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 19°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Taipei Precipitation page.