October is generally considered the first month of autumn in Taipei and Taiwan; other guides will tell you September, but September is still very much summer in Taiwan. These temperatures usually ease up in Taipei in early October, bringing in gorgeous, pleasantly warm days and often clear, blue skies. ‘Tis the season for hiking! In …
Like any season, winter in Taiwan comes with some ups and downs. The winter weather in Taipei and the north of Taiwan is not ideal, but it’s the perfect time to soak in hot springs. In the tropical south, however, it can still be warm enough to hit the beach. Taiwan in winter also comes …
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Summer in Taiwan is a season that I deeply loathe yet still look forward to every year. The summer weather in Taiwan is at its most extreme, with crushing heat, humidity, and a sprinkling of typhoons that wreak death and destruction on the island nation. Yet enduring a summer in Taiwan, along with its associated …
If you’re wondering, “When is the best time to visit Taipei,” I’ve compiled this article to answer exactly that, based on my 10+ years of calling the Taiwanese capital city home. This article is a Taipei-focused version of my more general when to visit Taiwan guide. Below, you’ll find links to individual articles I’ve written …
Read moreThe Best Time to Visit Taipei City: An Insider’s Guide
So you’ve got your sights set on Taiwan, and now you’re wondering what the best time to go to Taiwan is. Well, I’ve just spent the last several weeks typing up guides to visiting Taiwan in every season and month of the year, and all of that information is summarized right here on this page. …
September is the final month of summer in Taiwan, but with average temperatures a few degrees lower than July and August, it is definitely more bearable. By the end of September, I would even call it pleasantly warm, and one of the best times to visit Taiwan of the whole year. While the Mid-Autumn Festival …
August in Taiwan is characterized by hot & sweaty days. Along with July, it is the peak of summer in Taiwan, but if you’ve been in the county since then, you may feel more used to it by August. By the end of the month, the temperatures finally start to drop by a few degrees. …
Ready for some serious heat? July in Taiwan is the hottest and sunniest month of the year. Be prepared to sweat, and to duck into every 7-Eleven you pass for an air-conditioned moment of respite. Although most Taiwanese fear the sun (“fear” is the word they really use), the Taiwanese summer is still the time …
June is the beginning of summer in Taiwan. Temperatures and humidity soar to levels that you will either love or hate, depending on the person. Periods of intense sunlight are balanced with higher than average rainfall, often in the form of late afternoon downpours. The event of the month in June in Taiwan is the …
Yilan County is the 5th largest of Taiwan’s 13 counties and home to about half a million people. It is located in the northeast of Taiwan. Most of the things to do in Yilan are located on the rice-paddy-covered Yilan (Lanyang) Plain, where the main towns of Jiaoxi, Yilan City, and Luodong are located. South …
Read more40 Fun Things to Do in Yilan, Taiwan: A Detailed Guide
