Taiwan Weather

Taiwan Climate Information

Most of Taiwan has beautiful warm climate year round. You can leave your winter coat behind when you go to Taiwan but it is advised to bring an umbrella. Winters are warm, summers are hot and wet, with typhoons and thunderstorms. The middle part of the island is located in the Tropic of Cancer; the north part belongs to sub-tropical climate zone, while the south part belongs to the tropical climate zone.

The weather there is amazing (for those of you who like subtropical heat and humidity). Because Taiwan is a relatively small island, the ocean breezes have a cooling effect on much of the country so it does not feel too hot. It should also be noted that because Taiwan is located in the tropical zone, it is subject to more rain than in most other areas but for those of you who live in areas like Seattle or Vancouver, showers are shortlived and blue skies prevail on most days. Please note, there are areas in Taiwan that do get cold. These are the high alpine areas like in Alishan.

The annual average temperature is a comfortable 22 degrees Celsius with lowest temperatures ranging from 12 to 17 degrees Celsius (54-63 Fahrenheit). The average amount of rainfall is about 2,500 mm per year, most of which comes in the form of a typhoon. At least three to four typhoons hit Taiwan every year, providing much of the Island's water supply, but also causing damage, flooding, and landslides. When the typhoons come through schools will close and there is genuine fear around the country as really strong winds and very heavy rain can have devastating effects.

Taiwan Climate Information by Month

• Taiwan Weather in January
• Taiwan Weather in February
• Taiwan Weather in March
• Taiwan Weather in April
• Taiwan Weather in May
• Taiwan Weather in June
• Taiwan Weather in July
• Taiwan Weather in August
• Taiwan Weather in September
• Taiwan Weather in October
• Taiwan Weather in November
• Taiwan Weather in December

Taiwan Average Climate by Month

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High (ºC)	16.11	16.11	18.33	23.33	26.11	26.67	28.33	30.56	29.44	26.11	26.67	17.78
Low (ºC)	12.78	13.33	14.44	18.89	21.67	23.89	25.56	27.78	26.67	23.33	17.78	12.78
Precip (in)	3.7	5.6	7	7.2	8.2	11.2	8.2	9.4	8	5.1	3	3
High (ºF)	61	61	65	74	79	80	83	87	85	79	80	64
Low (ºF)	55	56	58	66	71	75	78	82	80	74	64	55

Taiwan Average Monthly Temperatures

Taiwan Average Monthly Precipitation (inches)