Climate in Taipei — Annual Weather Overview
Taipei has a subtropical climate — hot summers, mild winters, rainfall spread throughout the year. The hottest month is July (average high 33.5°C) and the coolest is January (18.8°C). There is a noticeable seasonal temperature shift of 14.7°C between July and January. Annual rainfall totals around 1632mm. May is the wettest month at 272.4mm, while November averages just 55.2mm. Average daily sunshine is 7.4 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 25.5°C, 451mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 32.5°C, 530mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 27.3°C, 421mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 19.5°C, 230mm rain.
Taipei — Monthly Temperatures
Taipei — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Taipei stays reasonable all year.
Taipei weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.8°C | 13.4°C | 56.5mm | 4.5h | 10 | 10/10 |
| February | 20.2°C | 13.9°C | 83.9mm | 5.4h | 12 | 10/10 |
| March | 23.2°C | 15.8°C | 91.9mm | 7.1h | 11 | 10/10 |
| April | 24.6°C | 17.6°C | 87.1mm | 7.2h | 12 | 10/10 |
| May | 28.6°C | 21.7°C | 272.4mm | 7.9h | 18 | 8/10 |
| June | 31.4°C | 24.2°C | 209.2mm | 9.7h | 18 | 8/10 |
| July | 33.5°C | 25.5°C | 122.6mm | 11.3h | 16 | 9/10 |
| August | 32.5°C | 25.3°C | 198.5mm | 10.3h | 20 | 9/10 |
| September | 30.5°C | 23.8°C | 210.9mm | 9.5h | 13 | 8/10 |
| October | 26.6°C | 21.8°C | 154.6mm | 6.6h | 16 | 9/10 |
| November | 24.7°C | 19.1°C | 55.2mm | 6.1h | 11 | 10/10 |
| December | 19.5°C | 15.0°C | 89.5mm | 3.4h | 18 | 10/10 |
For the full verdict on when to go, see the best time to visit Taipei and the Taipei rainy season guide. Seasonal breakdowns: spring, summer, autumn and winter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Taipei have?
Taipei has a subtropical climate — hot summers, mild winters, rainfall spread throughout the year. Average highs range from 18.8°C in January to 33.5°C in July.
What is the hottest month in Taipei?
July is the hottest month in Taipei, with average highs of 33.5°C and lows of 25.5°C.
What is the coldest month in Taipei?
January is the coolest month, with average highs of 18.8°C and lows of 13.4°C.
What is the wettest month in Taipei?
May is the wettest month, averaging 272.4mm of rainfall over around 18 rainy days.
When is rainy season in Taipei?
Rainy season in Taipei runs May to October, when rainfall is significantly higher than the rest of the year. Full rainy season guide →
How much rain does Taipei get per year?
Taipei receives around 1632mm of rain per year. The driest month is November (55.2mm).
When is the best time to visit Taipei?
The best time to visit Taipei is All year. See the full month-by-month guide →
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.