Taipei in September
Warm and clearing
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
September is a reasonable month in Taipei — with trade-offs.
September begins to clear, with Mid-Autumn Festival barbecues.
September in detail
What September actually feels like
- Weather
- 25–32°C
- Warm and humid with some storms.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday.
- Prices
- $$
- Good-value hotel rates.
+Clearer skies and warm evenings.
–Typhoon risk remains.
My tip for September
Check forecasts; typhoons can still arrive.
- Mid-Autumn Festival
- Food
- Hiking
How September compares
Against the other eleven months
5th of 12 overall in Taipei, 5th for weather, 1st for space, 7th for value. The emptiest month is March; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Taipei in September
- Typhoon season
- Storms can disrupt travel; check forecasts and keep flexible bookings.
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Weather
Weather in Taipei in September
In September Taipei averages a high of 32°C (90°F) and a low of 25°C (77°F), with about 237 mm of rain or snow over 14 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 35°C) and the coolest is January (around 19°C); the wettest month is September.
- Average high
- 32°C
- 90°F
- Average low
- 25°C
- 77°F
- Precipitation
- 237 mm
- Wet days
- 14
Climate data: Central Weather Bureau. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Taipei in September: the questions people ask
- Is September a good time to visit Taipei?
- September is a reasonable month in Taipei — with trade-offs. It ranks 5 of 12 months in Taipei overall (5 for weather, 1 for space, 7 for value). The main upside: Clearer skies and warm evenings. The main downside: Typhoon risk remains.
- What is the weather like in Taipei in September?
- Average highs are around 32°C and lows around 25°C. Expect about 237 mm of rain or snow over roughly 14 wet days. Warm and humid with some storms. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 35°C) and the coolest is January (around 19°C).
- Is Taipei crowded in September?
- Crowds are moderate. Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday. The quietest month is March.
- How expensive is Taipei in September?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 ($$). 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 (September ranks 5 of 12). The quietest month is March and the best value is January.
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Clearer skies and warm evenings.
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