Taipei in March
Spring begins
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
March is a reasonable month in Taipei — with trade-offs.
March is a pleasant month for Elephant Mountain hikes and temple visits.
March in detail
What March actually feels like
- Weather
- 16–23°C
- Mild and showery.
- Crowds
- Low-Moderate
- Fairly relaxed, with busier moments at the headline sights.
- Prices
- $$
- Good-value hotel rates.
+Mild days and fewer visitors.
–Rain showers.
My tip for March
Hike Elephant Mountain at sunset and bring a light rain layer.
- Hiking
- Temples
- Food
How March compares
Against the other eleven months
4th of 12 overall in Taipei, 5th for weather, 1st for space, 1st for value. It is the emptiest month of the year; the best value is January.
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Weather
Weather in Taipei in March
In March Taipei averages a high of 23°C (73°F) and a low of 16°C (61°F), with about 108 mm of rain or snow over 14 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 35°C) and the coolest is January (around 19°C); the wettest month is September.
- Average high
- 23°C
- 73°F
- Average low
- 16°C
- 61°F
- Precipitation
- 108 mm
- Wet days
- 14
Climate data: Central Weather Bureau. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Taipei in March: the questions people ask
- Is March a good time to visit Taipei?
- March is a reasonable month in Taipei — with trade-offs. It ranks 4 of 12 months in Taipei overall (5 for weather, 1 for space, 1 for value). The main upside: Mild days and fewer visitors. The main downside: Rain showers.
- What is the weather like in Taipei in March?
- Average highs are around 23°C and lows around 16°C. Expect about 108 mm of rain or snow over roughly 14 wet days. Mild and showery. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 35°C) and the coolest is January (around 19°C).
- Is Taipei crowded in March?
- Crowds are low-moderate. Fairly relaxed, with busier moments at the headline sights. March is the quietest month of the year.
- How expensive is Taipei in March?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 ($$). 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 (March ranks 4 of 12). The quietest month is March and the best value is January.