Climate Insights for New Taipei
Climate Overview
The climate in New Taipei is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 2,116 mm of precipitation falls per year. New Taipei receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. New Taipei is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.The climate in New Taipei is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 71°F and approximately 83.3 in of precipitation falls per year. New Taipei receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. New Taipei is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 54°F.
Temperature
New Taipei sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 12°C to 32°C. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 15°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.New Taipei sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 54°F to 90°F. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 90°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 54°F and an average of 58°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
New Taipei is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,116 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 176 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 308 mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 92 mm. That's 216 mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.New Taipei is a very wet location, receiving approximately 83.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.9 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 12.1 in of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 3.6 in. That's 8.5 in less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
New Taipei is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 7km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 11km/h in winter, 8km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.New Taipei is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 5mph difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 7mph in winter, 5mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 7mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit New Taipei is during February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 15°C with modest rainfall averaging 92 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 32°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 12°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit New Taipei is during February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 59°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.6 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 90°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 54°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for New Taipei based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for New Taipei based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.