Taïwan Travel Guide

Taiwan (Taipei, Taichung, Kaohsiung, Taroko Gorge):
Best Time: October to April

Month	Best Time	Average Time	Worst Time
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Climate: Taiwan experiences subtropical weather in the north and tropical in the south. Winter months (December to February) in Taiwan's northern regions can be cooler, especially in Taipei. The autumn months (October to November) and early spring (March to April) are ideal for visiting, with mild temperatures and clear skies. Summers, especially from June to August, bring typhoons and high humidity, particularly in coastal regions.

Worst Time: June to September is the worst period due to the high heat, humidity, and typhoon season.

Northern Taiwan (Taipei, New Taipei, Keelung):
Best Time: October to April

Month	Best Time	Average Time	Worst Time
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Climate: Northern Taiwan is subtropical with mild winters and hot, rainy summers. The cooler months from October to April are the best for visiting, with pleasant temperatures and less humidity. Summer is humid and prone to rainstorms and typhoons.

Worst Time: June to September, when heavy rain and typhoons can disrupt travel.

Central Taiwan (Taichung, Sun Moon Lake):
Best Time: October to April

Month	Best Time	Average Time	Worst Time
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Climate: Central Taiwan enjoys pleasant weather during the cooler months from October to April. Summers (June to August) are humid and hot, with frequent rain showers, making autumn and spring the ideal time to explore.

Worst Time: June to September is marked by hot temperatures and heavy rains.

Southern Taiwan (Kaohsiung, Kenting, Tainan):
Best Time: December to March

Month	Best Time	Average Time	Worst Time
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Climate: Southern Taiwan has a tropical climate with two main seasons: dry and wet. The best time to visit is during the dry season from December to March when the weather is warm but not overwhelmingly hot.

Worst Time: June to September during the rainy season, with high humidity and typhoon risks.

Key:

•  Green: Best time to visit.
•  Orange: Average time to visit, with decent weather but possible drawbacks.
•  Red: Worst time to visit due to heavy rain, heat, or typhoons.

This breakdown will help you plan the best time to visit Taiwan, ensuring an enjoyable experience depending on the region and season!