Taipei in August
Hot and stormy
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
August is one of the weakest months in Taipei.
August brings Ghost Month traditions, heat and typhoon risk.
August in detail
What August actually feels like
- Weather
- 26–34°C
- Very hot and stormy.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday.
- Prices
- $$
- Good-value hotel rates.
+Ghost Month and night markets.
–Typhoon and heat.
My tip for August
Avoid big outdoor plans during storm warnings.
- Temples
- Night markets
- Food
How August compares
Against the other eleven months
11th of 12 overall in Taipei, 11th for weather, 1st for space, 1st for value. The emptiest month is March; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Taipei in August
- Typhoon season
- Storms can disrupt travel; check forecasts and keep flexible bookings.
July–October
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Weather
Weather in Taipei in August
In August Taipei averages a high of 34°C (93°F) and a low of 26°C (79°F), with about 236 mm of rain or snow over 15 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 35°C) and the coolest is January (around 19°C); the wettest month is September.
- Average high
- 34°C
- 93°F
- Average low
- 26°C
- 79°F
- Precipitation
- 236 mm
- Wet days
- 15
Climate data: Central Weather Bureau. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Taipei in August: the questions people ask
- Is August a good time to visit Taipei?
- August is one of the weakest months in Taipei. It ranks 11 of 12 months in Taipei overall (11 for weather, 1 for space, 1 for value). The main upside: Ghost Month and night markets. The main downside: Typhoon and heat.
- What is the weather like in Taipei in August?
- Average highs are around 34°C and lows around 26°C. Expect about 236 mm of rain or snow over roughly 15 wet days. Very hot and stormy. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 35°C) and the coolest is January (around 19°C).
- Is Taipei crowded in August?
- Crowds are moderate. Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday. The quietest month is March.
- How expensive is Taipei in August?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 ($$). Good-value hotel rates. The best-value month is January.
- When is the best time to visit Taipei?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, November is the best month overall (August ranks 11 of 12). The quietest month is March and the best value is January.
Still going to Taipei in August?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — typhoon and heat.
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