Country guide
Taiwan
Taipei's night markets, Taroko's marble gorge and hot-spring towns, with bubble tea on every corner.
Currency
TWD
Language
Mandarin Chinese
English
Limited
Payment
Cards & cash mixed
Power
Type A / B
110 V, 60 Hz
Dialing
+886
Destinations
The sweet-spot windows
Good weather, thinner crowds, better prices: the windows worth aiming for.
| Where | When | Why it works | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| The north (Taipei) | Oct-Nov | Dry, mild, perfect hiking weather. Fewest typhoons. | Dec gets busy. Feb = Lunar NY crowds |
| The south (Kaohsiung, Kenting) | Nov-Mar | Warm & dry while Taipei is cool/damp. Great food cities. | Apr starts heating up fast. Summer = typhoons |
Climate zones, month by month
Taiwan has 1 distinct climate zone. The right month depends on where in the country you're going.
Taipei →
✓ Best Apr, Oct-Dec · ✗ Avoid Feb, May-Sep
Conditions Jan Cool & damp · Feb Cool & humid · Mar Warming up · Apr Warm spring · May Plum rains · Jun Hot & wet · Jul Peak heat · Aug Typhoons · Sep Typhoon peak · Oct Autumn starts · Nov Dry & mild · Dec Cool & dry
Watch for Jun, Aug-Sep monsoon flooding risk · Jul-Oct typhoons risk
Cards tinted by verified verdict · big number = typical daily high, small = low · hover for conditions