Weather in October in Taiwan
Planning a trip to Taiwan this October? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Taiwan in October?
October in Taiwan generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Xiulin at 22°C to very warm in Yongkang at 31°C. At night it cools down to 24°C in Yongkang and 15°C in Xiulin.For specific regional insights in Taiwan, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Huxi with an average of 42 mm to heavy rainfall in Dongshan with 429 mm.Average sunshine
Taipei enjoys a balanced 124 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Taiwan climate page.
Where to go in Taiwan in October
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Taiwan, check out our Taiwan's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Taiwan?
Taipei
In October Taipei generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Hualien City
In October Hualien City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kaohsiung
In October Kaohsiung generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Taitung City
In October Taitung City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Kenting National Park
In October Kenting National Park generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Taiwan.
Is October the best time to visit Taiwan?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Taipei, October may not be the ideal time to visit Taiwan.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in March, April, November and December offering mostly pleasant weather in Taipei. On the other hand, the weather in June, July, August and September tend to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
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