Weather by month for central Taiwan, the best months to go and how Taiwan's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Jun, Jul
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 19°C to 20°C · 24–25 rain days
May, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 16°C to 19°C · 14–27 rain days
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Dec
No months with tough weather, but these are only average.
Highs 11°C to 16°C · 8–18 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°C / 3°C | 8 days (60 mm) | 8.6 h/day | 4.9/10 |
| February | 12°C / 4°C | 9 days (55 mm) | 9.3 h/day | 5.2/10 |
| March | 13°C / 6°C | 15 days (122 mm) | 9.5 h/day | 4.7/10 |
| April | 16°C / 8°C | 18 days (154 mm) | 9.9 h/day | 5.9/10 |
| May | 18°C / 10°C | 24 days (279 mm) | 9.2 h/day | 6.8/10 |
| Best month: June | 19°C / 11°C | 24 days (242 mm) | 9.6 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| Best month: July | 20°C / 11°C | 25 days (393 mm) | 10.2 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| August | 19°C / 11°C | 27 days (458 mm) | 8.7 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| September | 19°C / 10°C | 23 days (350 mm) | 9.3 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| October | 17°C / 9°C | 19 days (266 mm) | 8.8 h/day | 6.7/10 |
| November | 16°C / 7°C | 14 days (75 mm) | 9.2 h/day | 6.0/10 |
| December | 13°C / 5°C | 10 days (54 mm) | 8.7 h/day | 5.4/10 |
Figures for central Taiwan; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
11°C / 3°C · 8 rain days · 8.6 h sun
January is the coldest month, with highs of 11°C and lows near 3°C. Rain is light: about 8 rain days and 60 mm in the month. The score is 4.9, an ok verdict. Pack warm layers, because the cold is the main drawback, not the rain.
12°C / 4°C · 9 rain days · 9.3 h sun
Highs reach about 12°C and lows 3.5°C. It stays fairly dry, with 9 rain days and 55 mm of rain. The score is 5.2, an ok verdict. Like January, it suits travellers who do not mind cool days.
13°C / 6°C · 15 rain days · 9.5 h sun
Highs rise only to about 13°C, but rain days jump to 15.3 and rainfall more than doubles to 122 mm. The score is 4.7, the lowest of the year, with an ok verdict. You get cool weather and more wet days, so there are better months to go.
16°C / 8°C · 18 rain days · 9.9 h sun
Highs reach about 16°C and lows near 8°C. Rain keeps increasing, to 18.3 days and 154 mm. The score is 5.9, an ok verdict. Expect mild days, but pack rain gear.
18°C / 10°C · 24 rain days · 9.2 h sun
Highs are about 18°C, and rain increases sharply to 24.1 rain days and 279 mm. The score is 6.8, a good verdict, mainly for the mild temperatures. Expect rain on most days, so plan some indoor options.
19°C / 11°C · 24 rain days · 9.6 h sun
Highs reach about 19°C, with lows near 11°C. Rain falls on 23.8 days, totalling 242 mm. The score is 7, a good verdict. Temperatures are pleasant, but you should expect some rain on most days.
20°C / 11°C · 25 rain days · 10.2 h sun
July is the warmest month, with highs of 19.5°C, and the sunniest, at 10.2 sun hours a day. It is also very wet: 24.8 rain days and 393 mm. The score is 7, a good verdict, but only if you accept frequent rain.
19°C / 11°C · 27 rain days · 8.7 h sun
Highs are about 19°C, but this is the wettest month: 27.1 rain days and 458 mm. The score is 7, a good verdict, yet rain falls almost every day. If you want dry days for walking or sightseeing, August is a bad time to go.
19°C / 10°C · 23 rain days · 9.3 h sun
Highs stay near 19°C. Rain eases a little but remains heavy, with 23.1 rain days and 350 mm. The score is 7, a good verdict. It is mild, but you should still expect wet weather on most days.
17°C / 9°C · 19 rain days · 8.8 h sun
Highs drop to about 17°C, and rain eases to 19.2 days and 266 mm. The score is 6.7, a good verdict. Conditions are improving, though rain is still common, so keep a waterproof with you.
16°C / 7°C · 14 rain days · 9.2 h sun
Highs are about 16°C and lows near 7°C. Rain falls sharply to 13.6 days and 75 mm. The score is 6, a good verdict. For a balance of mild weather and fewer wet days, this may be the best month in the data.
13°C / 5°C · 10 rain days · 8.7 h sun
Highs fall to about 13°C and lows to about 5°C. It is the driest month by rainfall, with 10 rain days and 54 mm. The score is 5.4, an ok verdict. Bring warm clothes, because the cool weather, not rain, is the main issue.
By trip type
City sightseeing
June and July are the warmest months, with highs of 18.7°C and 19.5°C and up to 10.2 sun hours a day in July. Pack for rain: expect about 24 wet days and 242–393 mm of rain.
Hiking & nature
November and December are the driest good months for trails, with 75 mm and 54 mm of rain over 13.6 and 10 rain days. Highs of 15.5°C and 12.9°C are cool, so bring warm layers.
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FAQ
Yes. July is one of the 2 best months, along with June, and scores 7 out of 10. Highs reach 19.5°C and lows sit at 10.6°C, the mildest of the year. July also has the most sun, at 10.2 hours a day. Expect rain, though: about 24.8 rain days and 393 mm in the month.
It is rated good, at 7 out of 10, but it is the wettest month. August has about 27.1 rain days and 458 mm of rain, the highest figures of the year. Sun drops to 8.7 hours a day. Temperatures stay mild, with highs of 18.9°C. If you mind heavy rain, choose June instead.
It is only ok, with a score of 4.9 out of 10. January is the coldest month, with highs of 11°C and lows of 2.9°C. The upside is dry weather: about 8.2 rain days and 60 mm of rain. Bring warm layers if you go.
December to February is the driest period. Rain falls on about 8.2 to 10 days a month, with 54 to 60 mm in total. The trade-off is cold weather, with highs of only 11 to 12.9°C. These months score 4.9 to 5.4, so they are ok rather than good.
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