Taipei is at its best from March to April and October to December.
It is busiest and priciest in October to December.
Expect the most rain in May to September.
Here is every month at a glance, the dates to plan around, and flights from five Indian cities.
Taipei month by month
Average highs and lows, rain, the season and what's on, for the next twelve months.
| Month | Weather | Season | What's on |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026Best weather | 27° / 23°rainy spells, 146 mm | Peak | Dussehra |
| November 2026Best weather | 24° / 20°some rain, 81 mm | Peak | Diwali |
| December 2026Best weather | 20° / 16°rainy spells, 91 mm | Peak | Christmas and New Year |
| January 2027 | 18° / 14°some rain, 84 mm | Shoulder | Christmas and New YearRepublic Day weekend |
| February 2027 | 18° / 14°rainy spells, 110 mm | Shoulder | Lunar New Year |
| March 2027Best weather | 21° / 15°wet, 152 mm | Shoulder | HoliGood Friday weekend |
| April 2027Best weather | 25° / 19°wet, 169 mm | Shoulder | Indian summer holidays |
| May 2027 | 28° / 22°very wet, 255 mm | Shoulder | Indian summer holidays |
| June 2027 | 30° / 25°very wet, 266 mm | Off-season | Indian summer holidays |
| July 2027 | 32° / 26°rainy spells, 145 mm | Off-season | Hot and humid, around 33-34°C. |
| August 2027 | 31° / 26°wet, 165 mm | Off-season | Hot and humid, around 33-34°C. |
| September 2027 | 30° / 25°wet, 188 mm | Off-season | Typhoon season: storms can shut flights and the city for a day or two. |
Dates to plan around
Festivals, holidays and closures in Taipei, and the Indian holiday rushes that raise fares.
- 20 OctDussehraDussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week.
- 6–10 NovDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up.
- 19 Dec – 3 JanChristmas and New YearThe priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.
- 23–26 JanRepublic Day weekendRepublic Day falls on Tuesday 26 Jan: take the Monday off and it's a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad book up.
- 4–10 FebLunar New YearA seven-day break: trains and buses sell out and many businesses close for several days.
- 22–23 MarHoliHoli (22-23 Mar) and Good Friday (26 Mar) fall in the same week, a favourite week for short trips abroad, so fares rise.
- 26–28 MarGood Friday weekendGood Friday (26 Mar) makes a long weekend in India, just after Holi.
- 15 Apr – 15 Jun · expectedIndian summer holidaysSchool holidays (roughly mid-April to mid-June, varying by state): outbound family travel peaks and fares climb, especially to the Gulf, Southeast Asia and Europe.
- 27–31 OctDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Friday 29 Oct): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips abroad book up.
Flights to Taipei from India
The cheapest fare our scanner has seen from each city in the last two weeks. Open a route to price every month live.
Good to know
When is the best time to visit Taipei?
The best weather in Taipei is from March to April and October to December. Peak season, with the most visitors and the highest hotel prices, is October to December. The quietest months are June to September.
When is the rainy season in Taipei?
The wettest months are May to September. Plum rain season (May and June): long spells of rain.
When is Taipei most crowded?
Peak season is October to December, when stays cost the most and the sights are busiest.
What is the cheapest way to fly to Taipei from India?
Of the Indian cities we track, Chennai has the lowest fare right now: ₹29,992 (return, 8 nights) for Wed 7 Oct.
How hot does Taipei get?
The hottest month is July, with average highs of 32°C; the coolest nights come in February, around 14°C.