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Taiwan in October

Great month. Heat breaks, clear days, National Day and Taipei Pride; late typhoons possible early in the month.

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Crowds
Medium
Taiwan
Prices
Medium
Taiwan

Verdict

GreatVoykit month rating for Taiwan

Heat breaks, clear days, National Day and Taipei Pride; late typhoons possible early in the month.

Is another month better than October?

No other month rates higher than October for Taiwan in this guide.

Weather in October

  • North and Taipei · Taipei, Keelung, Jiufen, Yilanbest weather

    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.

  • West and south · Taichung, Tainan, Kaohsiung, Kentingbest weather

    Dry, sunny winters (the best time for the south); wet, hot summers with afternoon storms. Air quality dips on still winter days.

  • East coast · Hualien, Taroko, Taitung, East Rift Valleyfine

    The coast that typhoons hit first; rockfall closes roads after heavy rain. Winter is cool and often cloudy.

  • Central mountains · Alishan, Hehuan Mountain, Sun Moon Lake, Yushanbest weather

    Cool to cold at altitude; frost and occasional snow on Hehuan in winter. Mornings clear, clouds by noon.

  • Outlying islands · Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu, Green Island, Orchid Islandfine

    Strong winter winds cancel boats and flights to Penghu and Matsu; summer is the island season. Fog grounds Matsu and Kinmen flights in spring.

  • Central Taiwan: Taichung basin · Taichung, Changhua, Miaolibest weather

    Hot and humid Jul–Aug, 33 °C (91 °F)+; afternoon thunderstorms Jun–Sep.

  • Central Taiwan: Nantou mountains · Sun Moon Lake, Puli, Cingjingbest weather

    5–8 °C (9–14 °F) cooler than the basin; Cingjing at 1,700 m gets cold nights in winter.

  • Eastern Taiwan: East coast (Yilan to Taitung) · Pacific-facing strip between the mountains and the seabest weather

    Yilan is one of the wettest parts of Taiwan year-round; the south end (Taitung) is drier. Typhoons July–September can close roads and cancel trains.

  • Matsu: Matsu islands · Nangan, Beigan, Dongyinbest weather

    Blue Tears runs from early April to at least July, best on light southerly wind. Fog is common March–May and can ground flights. Typhoons are possible August–September.

  • Penghu: Penghu main islands · Magong, Huxi, Baisha, Xiyuwind

    April–September is hot and humid, usually above 30 °C (86 °F), and is the high season. October–February is the windy low season. March–April and September are the sweet spots: warm water, working boats, thinner crowds.

  • Southern Taiwan: Tainan / Kaohsiung · southwest plain and harbourbest weather

    Hot and humid May–Sep; typhoons Jul–Sep can shut ferries and flights for a day. Winters are mild and dry.

  • Southern Taiwan: Kenting / Pingtung · southern tipbest weather

    Warm year-round; the wet season and typhoons run May–Sep. Best beach months are Mar–Jun and Oct–Nov.

  • Southern Taiwan: Alishan / Chiayi highlands · central mountainsbest weather

    Cooler than the plain; sunrise trips need a pre-dawn start and a jacket.

  • Taipei27 °C (81 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 10 rain days
  • Baisha27 °C (81 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Bali District28 °C (82 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Banqiao27 °C (81 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 9 rain days
  • Beigan23 °C (73 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 7 rain days
  • Beigang29 °C (84 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 8 rain days
  • Beinan30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 7 rain days
  • Beipu27 °C (81 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 8 rain days
  • Caotun27 °C (81 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 6 rain days
  • Changbin30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 7 rain days
  • Changhua County28 °C (82 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 9 rain days
  • Changhua29 °C (84 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain days
  • Chenggong28 °C (82 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain days
  • Chiayi County30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 8 rain days
  • Chiayi29 °C (84 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 6 rain days
  • Chishang28 °C (82 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 9 rain days
  • Chupei29 °C (84 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 6 rain days
  • Cimei26 °C (79 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 6 rain days
  • Daren29 °C (84 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 10 rain days
  • Datong Township27 °C (81 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 7 rain days
  • Dawu30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 6 rain days
  • Donghe29 °C (84 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 10 rain days
  • Dongshan27 °C (81 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 6 rain days
  • Dongyin26 °C (79 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 7 rain days
  • Douliu30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 9 rain days
  • Dounan28 °C (82 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 6 rain days
  • Fulong27 °C (81 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 6 rain days
  • Gongliao27 °C (81 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain days
  • Green Island28 °C (82 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 6 rain days
  • Guangfu27 °C (81 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 14 rain days
  • Guanzihling28 °C (82 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 7 rain days
  • Haiduan28 °C (82 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 7 rain days
  • Hsinchu28 °C (82 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 8 rain days
  • Hualien28 °C (82 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 14 rain days
  • Huwei27 °C (81 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 6 rain days
  • Huxi26 °C (79 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 4 rain days
  • Jhushan26 °C (79 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 9 rain days
  • Jiaoxi25 °C (77 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 5 rain days
  • Jibei26 °C (79 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 6 rain days
  • Jiji27 °C (81 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 9 rain days
  • Jinguashi26 °C (79 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 8 rain days
  • Jinshan25 °C (77 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 7 rain days
  • Jiufen26 °C (79 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 14 rain days
  • Keelung26 °C (79 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 15 rain days
  • Kinmen27 °C (81 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 4 rain days
  • Linkou27 °C (81 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 8 rain days
  • Lukang27 °C (81 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 6 rain days
  • Luodong27 °C (81 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 7 rain days
  • Luzhou District26 °C (79 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 7 rain days
  • Makung28 °C (82 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Miaoli27 °C (81 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 9 rain days
  • Nanao27 °C (81 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 9 rain days
  • Nantou27 °C (81 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 9 rain days
  • Neiwan27 °C (81 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 8 rain days
  • New Taipei28 °C (82 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 8 rain days
  • Pinglin27 °C (81 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 9 rain days
  • Pingtung County29 °C (84 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Pingtung30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 9 rain days
  • Pingxi26 °C (79 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 9 rain days
  • Puli29 °C (84 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ren'ai23 °C (73 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 10 rain days
  • Ruisui27 °C (81 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 9 rain days
  • Sanchong26 °C (79 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 9 rain days
  • Sanxia28 °C (82 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 9 rain days
  • Sanzhi27 °C (81 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 6 rain days
  • Shenkeng27 °C (81 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 8 rain days
  • Shiding26 °C (79 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 8 rain days
  • Shimen27 °C (81 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 9 rain days
  • Shuangxi27 °C (81 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 7 rain days
  • Shuili26 °C (79 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 7 rain days
  • Shulin28 °C (82 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Smangus20 °C (68 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 10 rain days
  • Suao26 °C (79 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 7 rain days
  • Taishan District27 °C (81 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 9 rain days
  • Taitung29 °C (84 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 10 rain days
  • Tamsui27 °C (81 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 12 rain days
  • Taoyuan27 °C (81 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 12 rain days
  • Toucheng27 °C (81 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 15 rain days
  • Toufen27 °C (81 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 8 rain days
  • Tucheng27 °C (81 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 10 rain days
  • Tuku27 °C (81 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 9 rain days
  • Wanli26 °C (79 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 8 rain days
  • Wugu26 °C (79 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 5 rain days
  • Wujie28 °C (82 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 9 rain days
  • Wulai28 °C (82 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 9 rain days
  • Xiluo28 °C (82 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 7 rain days
  • Xindian27 °C (81 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 7 rain days
  • Xinzhuang27 °C (81 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 9 rain days
  • Xizhi28 °C (82 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 8 rain days
  • Yilan27 °C (81 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 16 rain days
  • Yingge27 °C (81 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 9 rain days
  • Yonghe27 °C (81 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 9 rain days
  • Yongjing29 °C (84 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 5 rain days
  • Yuanlin30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Yuanshan26 °C (79 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 8 rain days
  • Yuli27 °C (81 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 13 rain days
  • Zhenxibao22 °C (72 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 10 rain days
  • Zhonghe26 °C (79 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 9 rain days
  • Zhudong27 °C (81 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 8 rain days
  • Zhunan28 °C (82 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 7 rain days
  • Kaohsiung30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Taichung29 °C (84 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 4 rain days
  • Tainan30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain days

Festivals and holidays

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.

  • National Day (Double Ten)

    10 Oct

    Parade and fireworks; hotels fill in the host city.

  • Retrocession Day

    25 Oct

    Restored as a public holiday from 2025 — check.

  • Taipei Pride check

    Late October or November (check) · Taipei

    One of Asia’s largest pride marches.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Taiwan
Medium
Prices · Taiwan
Medium

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Oct: Great

    Apr: Great

  • Crowds

    Oct: Medium

    Apr: Medium

  • Prices

    Oct: Medium

    Apr: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 3

    Apr: 3

October: Heat breaks, clear days, National Day and Taipei Pride; late typhoons possible early in the month.

April: Warm and mostly dry; Tomb Sweeping long weekend fills trains.

Taiwan: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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Where to go in October

Rated best or good this month

  • North and Taipei

    Best weather of the year (Taipei, Keelung, Jiufen, Yilan)

  • West and south

    Best weather of the year (Taichung, Tainan, Kaohsiung, Kenting)

  • Central mountains

    Best weather of the year (Alishan, Hehuan Mountain, Sun Moon Lake, Yushan)

  • Taipei

    Warm and drier; a good month.

  • Baisha

    Best months: May–Jun, Sep–Oct

  • Bali District

    Best months: Oct–Apr

  • Banqiao

    Best months: Oct–Dec, Mar–Apr

  • Beigan

    Best months: Oct–Apr (mild weather, less rain)

  • Beigang

    Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov (check)

  • Beinan

    Best months: Oct–May

  • Beipu

    Best months: Oct–Dec, Mar–Apr

  • Caotun

    Best months: Oct–Apr (cooler, less rain)