Taipei in February

Cool, wet; New Year closures some years.

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

February is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• AprilGreatWarm; Tomb Sweeping long weekend.
• OctoberGreatWarm and drier; a good month.
• NovemberGreatComfortable; a good month.
• MarchGoodMild, drizzle.

• TaipeiHighs around 19 °C (66 °F), lows around 14 °C (57 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 66 °F (19 °C), lows around 57 °F (14 °C), rain on about 12 days
• North and Taipei, Taiwan · Taipei, Keelung, Jiufen, Yilancool

  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.

• Lunar New Year check

  Late January to mid February (check) · Whole city

  Many shops and small restaurants close for several days; sights stay open but trains and flights sell out.

• Lantern Festival check

  15th day of the lunar new year (check) · Temples and parks

  Lantern displays and busy temples in the evening.

• Peace Memorial Day check

  28 February · 228 Peace Memorial Park

  A public holiday; ceremonies and a long weekend.

Crowds · Taiwan overall

High

Prices · Taiwan overall

High

Taiwan overall: Lunar New Year closes shops and sells out trains in most years; Lantern Festival follows two weeks later.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

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

• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
• Layers: a fleece or light jacket

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