Climate Insights for Taipei

The climate in Taipei is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 2116mm of precipitation falls per year. Taipei receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. 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.

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.

Taipei is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2116mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 176mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 308mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 92mm. That's 216mm 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.

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.

It is currently summer in Taipei, which began on June 21, 2026. Taipei is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 12°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (8 days from now).

The best time to visit 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 92mm 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 table below shows monthly climate averages for 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.