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The best time to visit Taipei

Best weather Mar–Apr and Oct–DecPeak season Oct–Dec2h 30m ahead of India
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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.

MonthWeatherSeasonWhat'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.

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