Taipei in October
Pleasant and bright
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
October is one of the best months to visit Taipei.
October is one of the best months: comfortable weather and clear skies.
October in detail
What October actually feels like
- Weather
- 22–28°C
- Warm and mostly dry.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday.
- Prices
- $$$
- Mid-range hotel rates.
+Clear skies and comfortable weather.
–Holiday weekends are busy.
My tip for October
Hike Elephant Mountain early in the evening for the skyline view.
- Hiking
- Night markets
- Day trips
How October compares
Against the other eleven months
2nd of 12 overall in Taipei, 2nd for weather, 8th for space, 9th for value. The emptiest month is March; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Taipei in October
- Typhoon season
- Storms can disrupt travel; check forecasts and keep flexible bookings.
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Weather
Weather in Taipei in October
In October Taipei averages a high of 28°C (82°F) and a low of 22°C (72°F), with about 163 mm of rain or snow over 13 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 35°C) and the coolest is January (around 19°C); the wettest month is September.
- Average high
- 28°C
- 82°F
- Average low
- 22°C
- 72°F
- Precipitation
- 163 mm
- Wet days
- 13
Climate data: Central Weather Bureau. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Taipei in October: the questions people ask
- Is October a good time to visit Taipei?
- October is one of the best months to visit Taipei. It ranks 2 of 12 months in Taipei overall (2 for weather, 8 for space, 9 for value). The main upside: Clear skies and comfortable weather. The main downside: Holiday weekends are busy.
- What is the weather like in Taipei in October?
- Average highs are around 28°C and lows around 22°C. Expect about 163 mm of rain or snow over roughly 13 wet days. Warm and mostly dry. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 35°C) and the coolest is January (around 19°C).
- Is Taipei crowded in October?
- Crowds are moderate. Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday. The quietest month is March.
- How expensive is Taipei in October?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). 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 (October ranks 2 of 12). The quietest month is March and the best value is January.
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Clear skies and comfortable weather.
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