Taipei in August

Hottest; typhoon risk.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

• OctoberGreatWarm and drier; a good month.
• NovemberGreatComfortable; a good month.
• AprilGreatWarm; Tomb Sweeping long weekend.
• DecemberGoodCool and damp; bring a layer.

• TaipeiHighs around 34 °C (93 °F), lows around 26 °C (79 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 93 °F (34 °C), lows around 79 °F (26 °C), rain on about 12 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 check

  The seventh lunar month (check) · Whole city

  Offerings and rituals; fewer weddings and moves, so hotel prices dip.

Crowds · Taiwan overall

High

Prices · Taiwan overall

High

Taiwan overall: Peak typhoon risk and heat; Ghost Month begins some years.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Taipei, 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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