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The best time to visit Taipei
Taipei is best in autumn (October–December) and spring (March–April) — milder, drier and more comfortable. Summer (June–September) is hot, very humid and the typhoon season; winter (January–February) is mild but damp and often grey, with frequent drizzle.
Best overall
October–December and March–April — milder, drier and comfortable.
Best weather
Autumn (Oct–Dec) and spring (Mar–Apr).
Fewer crowds
The hot, wet summer months.
Lowest prices
The summer typhoon season is generally cheapest.
When to avoid
July–September for heat, humidity and typhoons; midwinter for persistent drizzle.
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Taipei season by season
Mild and increasingly pleasant, though it can be damp — a comfortable window before the summer heat.
Hot, very humid and the typhoon season, with heavy downpours; the least comfortable but cheapest stretch.
Milder, drier and clearer — the best time for the city and nearby mountain hot springs.
Mild but damp and often grey with frequent drizzle; lively around Chinese New Year.
Key events & holidays
The Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival (around Lunar New Year, Jan/Feb), Chinese New Year, and the autumn hot-spring and hiking season.
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When is the best time to visit Taipei?
October–December and March–April — milder, drier weather that’s most comfortable for exploring the city and surrounding hills.
When is typhoon season in Taipei?
Roughly July to September, when storms can bring heavy rain and briefly disrupt transport and attractions.
Is Taipei cold in winter?
Mild rather than cold, but damp and often grey with frequent drizzle, so bring a light waterproof.
When is the Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival?
Around the Lunar New Year (January or February) — a magical event in the hills just outside the city.
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