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
Days reach a high of 11°C, with lows around 2.9°C. Expect rain on about 8.2 days, with 60mm falling for the month, and 8.6 hours of sun a day. The score of 4.9 gives an 'ok' verdict, so it's a quieter, cooler time to visit.
12°C / 4°C · 9 rain days · 9.3 h sun
January's cool weather continues into February, with highs of 11.9°C and lows of 3.5°C. Rain falls on 9 days, totalling 55mm, with 9.3 hours of sun daily. The score rises slightly to 5.2, still an 'ok' month overall.
13°C / 6°C · 15 rain days · 9.5 h sun
Highs climb to 13.3°C but rain becomes more frequent, with 15.3 rain days and 122mm of rainfall. Sun hours hold at 9.5 a day. The score dips to 4.7, the lowest 'ok' rating of the year, reflecting the wetter pattern setting in.
16°C / 8°C · 18 rain days · 9.9 h sun
April brings highs of 15.7°C and lows of 7.9°C, with rain days climbing to 18.3 and 154mm of rain. Sun hours reach 9.9 a day. The score jumps to 5.9, an 'ok' verdict that points toward the better months ahead.
18°C / 10°C · 24 rain days · 9.2 h sun
Temperatures reach 17.5°C by day, but rain is heavy, with 24.1 rain days and 279mm falling. Sun hours sit at 9.2. The score reaches 6.8, a 'good' rating despite the wet conditions, so this month suits travellers who don't mind frequent showers.
19°C / 11°C · 24 rain days · 9.6 h sun
Highs reach 18.7°C with lows of 10.6°C. Rain remains frequent at 23.8 days, with 242mm falling, and sun hours rise to 9.6. The score holds at 7, a 'good' month, though the rain pattern from May continues.
20°C / 11°C · 25 rain days · 10.2 h sun
July is warm, with highs of 19.5°C, but it's also the start of the wettest stretch: 24.8 rain days bring 393mm of rain. Sun hours peak at 10.2. The score stays at 7, a 'good' verdict, for those prepared for heavy downpours.
19°C / 11°C · 27 rain days · 8.7 h sun
August is the wettest month, with 458mm of rain across 27.1 days. Highs sit at 18.9°C and sun hours drop to 8.7. Despite the heavy rain, the score stays at 7, a 'good' rating, reflecting warm temperatures alongside the wet weather.
19°C / 10°C · 23 rain days · 9.3 h sun
Rain stays frequent, with 23.1 days and 350mm falling, while highs hold at 18.7°C. Sun hours pick up slightly to 9.3. The score remains at 7, a 'good' verdict, as temperatures stay warm even as the wet season continues.
17°C / 9°C · 19 rain days · 8.8 h sun
Rainfall eases to 266mm across 19.2 days, and highs cool slightly to 17.3°C. Sun hours drop to 8.8. The score of 6.7 keeps a 'good' verdict, marking a gradual shift toward drier, cooler conditions.
16°C / 7°C · 14 rain days · 9.2 h sun
Highs fall to 15.5°C with lows of 7.3°C, and rain eases further to 13.6 days and 75mm. Sun hours average 9.2. The score of 6 keeps a 'good' rating, with drier skies than the summer months.
13°C / 5°C · 10 rain days · 8.7 h sun
December brings cooler, drier weather, with highs of 12.9°C and lows of 4.8°C. Rain falls on 10 days, totalling 54mm, with 8.7 hours of sun daily. The score settles at 5.4, an 'ok' verdict to close the year.
By trip type
City sightseeing
June and July are the best months for city trips. Highs reach 18.7–19.5°C with 9.6 to 10.2 hours of sun a day, giving you plenty of daylight for walking around towns, even though rain still falls on about 24 days each month.
Hiking & nature
November and December suit hiking best. Rain drops to 13.6 and 10 days a month, with just 75mm and 54mm of rainfall, and cooler highs of 15.5°C and 12.9°C make for comfortable trail conditions without summer humidity.
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FAQ
Yes, August scores 7 out of 10 and is rated good. But it's the wettest month, with 458mm of rain over 27.1 rain days. The high is 18.9°C and sun hours drop to 8.7, so pack rain gear even on a good-weather month.
Yes, July rates 7 out of 10, one of the best months. It's also warm, with a high of 19.5°C and the most sun hours of the year at 10.2. Rain is still frequent though, with 393mm over 24.8 days, so showers are likely most days.
June and July are the top-rated months, both scoring 7 out of 10. June brings a high of 18.7°C with 9.6 sun hours, while July is slightly warmer at 19.5°C with the year's best sun hours, 10.2. Both months still see rain on roughly 24 days, so dry stretches aren't guaranteed.
January is rated just ok, scoring 4.9 out of 10. It's the coldest month, with a high of only 11°C and a low of 2.9°C. Rain is lighter than summer, at 60mm over 8.2 days, and sun hours sit at 8.6, so days are cooler and drier but with less sunshine than mid-year.
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