Keelung in September

Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Sep (typhoon season, heavy rain), Lunar New Year.

September is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

• OctoberGreatInside Keelung's best window: Oct–Dec, Mar–Apr.
• NovemberGreatInside Keelung's best window: Oct–Dec, Mar–Apr.
• DecemberGreatInside Keelung's best window: Oct–Dec, Mar–Apr.
• MarchGreatInside Keelung's best window: Oct–Dec, Mar–Apr.

• KeelungHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 15 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 77 °F (25 °C), rain on about 15 days
• North and Taipei, Taiwan · Taipei, Keelung, Jiufen, Yilanstorm or typhoon risk

  Humid subtropical: the winter north-east monsoon brings grey drizzle to Keelung, Jiufen and Yilan Oct–Mar; plum rains May–Jun; 35 °C (95 °F) afternoons Jul–Aug.Humid subtropical: the winter north-east monsoon brings grey drizzle to Keelung, Jiufen and Yilan Oct–Mar; plum rains May–Jun; 95 °F (35 °C) afternoons Jul–Aug.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Ghost Month

  About Aug–Sep (7th lunar month; check) · Taiwan

  Offerings outside shops and temple rites; Keelung's Ghost Festival parade. Sights stay open.

Crowds · Taiwan overall

Medium

Prices · Taiwan overall

Medium

Taiwan overall: Typhoons still likely; Mid-Autumn long weekend in some years.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Keelung, side by side.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
• A spare day in the plan: storms can cancel flights and ferries

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