Taipei in February
Lunar New Year and Lanterns
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
February is a below-average month in Taipei.
February can include Lunar New Year and the Lantern Festival, with beautiful lights but some closures.
February in detail
What February actually feels like
- Weather
- 14–20°C
- Cool and often wet.
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Popular sights fill up at peak hours, so book timed entries ahead.
- Prices
- $$$
- Mid-range hotel rates.
+Lanterns and festivals.
–Closures and crowds around the holiday.
My tip for February
Check Lunar New Year dates; many small shops close.
- Lantern Festival
- Temples
- Food
How February compares
Against the other eleven months
10th of 12 overall in Taipei, 7th for weather, 11th for space, 10th for value. The emptiest month is March; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Taipei in February
- Lunar New Year
- Many small shops close and domestic travel peaks.
January or February
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Weather
Weather in Taipei in February
In February Taipei averages a high of 20°C (68°F) and a low of 14°C (57°F), with about 102 mm of rain or snow over 12 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 35°C) and the coolest is January (around 19°C); the wettest month is September.
- Average high
- 20°C
- 68°F
- Average low
- 14°C
- 57°F
- Precipitation
- 102 mm
- Wet days
- 12
Climate data: Central Weather Bureau. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Taipei in February: the questions people ask
- Is February a good time to visit Taipei?
- February is a below-average month in Taipei. It ranks 10 of 12 months in Taipei overall (7 for weather, 11 for space, 10 for value). The main upside: Lanterns and festivals. The main downside: Closures and crowds around the holiday.
- What is the weather like in Taipei in February?
- Average highs are around 20°C and lows around 14°C. Expect about 102 mm of rain or snow over roughly 12 wet days. Cool and often wet. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 35°C) and the coolest is January (around 19°C).
- Is Taipei crowded in February?
- Crowds are moderate-high. Popular sights fill up at peak hours, so book timed entries ahead. The quietest month is March.
- How expensive is Taipei in February?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). Mid-range 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 (February ranks 10 of 12). The quietest month is March and the best value is January.
Still going to Taipei in February?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — closures and crowds around the holiday.
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