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Taiwan Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Taiwan in February.

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Taipei Hualien City Kaohsiung Taitung City

Planning a journey to Taiwan this February and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Taiwan in February

The weather in Taiwan in February can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from mild to warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. During February, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in Xiulin at 15°C (59°F) to warm in Kaohsiung at 25°C (77°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C (64°F) in Kaohsiung and 8°C (46°F) in Xiulin.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Taiwan, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Donggang with an average of 33 mm (1.3 in) to heavy rainfall in Guangfu with 647 mm (25 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Taipei receives about 78 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

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Best Places to Visit in Taiwan in February

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Taiwan

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in Taiwan?

Temperature range in Taiwan (February)

Precipitation variation in Taiwan (February)

Taipei

In February Taipei generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
76 hours
78 hours
96 hours
Monthly rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Taipei →

Hualien City

In February Hualien City generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
67 hours
66 hours
86 hours
Monthly rainfall
379 mm (15 in)
377 mm (15 in)
290 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Hualien City →

Kaohsiung

In February Kaohsiung generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
174 hours
170 hours
192 hours
Monthly rainfall
41 mm (1.6 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Kaohsiung →

Taitung City

In February Taitung City generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
100 hours
81 hours
108 hours
Monthly rainfall
269 mm (11 in)
264 mm (10 in)
225 mm (8.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Taitung City →

Kenting National Park

In February Kenting National Park generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
170 hours
166 hours
201 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Kenting National Park →

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In our records: Taiwan February extremes

Notable February records observed across cities in Taiwan in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest February night in Taiwan dropped to -11°C (12°F) in Xiyu on February 5, 2021.

Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Taiwan in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Taipei 19°C (66°F) 13°C (55°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Hualien City 19°C (66°F) 14°C (57°F) 377 mm (15 in)
Kaohsiung 25°C (77°F) 18°C (64°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Taitung City 21°C (70°F) 16°C (61°F) 264 mm (10 in)
Kenting 24°C (75°F) 21°C (70°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Magong City 20°C (68°F) 17°C (63°F) 51 mm (2 in)

Taiwan weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Taiwan in February?

In February, Taiwan generally has tolerable weather conditions. Taipei sees daytime temperatures near 19°C (66°F), with nights cooling to roughly 13°C (55°F).

What is the average temperature in Taiwan in February?

Taipei averages a daytime maximum of 19°C (66°F) in February, with overnight lows close to 13°C (55°F).

Does Taiwan get a lot of rain in February?

Taiwan sees substantial rainfall in February. Taipei typically averages about 117 mm (4.6 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Taiwan?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Taipei, February might be a good time to visit Taiwan. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Taiwan is in March, April, November and December with generally pleasant weather in Taipei. On the other hand, the weather in June, July, August and September tend to be poor.

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