This small, sub-tropical nation packs a real punch. From Michelin-star food stalls in overflowing night markets and thriving arts scenes to bubbling thermal springs and 286 peaks above 3000 meters, Taiwan has something for everyone. The below posts are packed with information on planning a round-island trip, so come find out why I’ve made Taiwan my adopted home!
According to the tourist arrival numbers, December is the most popular month of the year to visit Taiwan. Does that surprise you? Some of the reasons people may want to spend December in Taiwan include taking their Christmas holidays abroad, escaping from cold weather in Europe/North America, escaping hot weather in Southeast Asia, or seeing …
November is one of my personal favorite months of the year to visit Taiwan. It almost never rains, and the weather in Taipei gradually transforms from warm to crisp and cool, while the south remains pleasantly warm. November is the peak of autumn in Taiwan, and you know what that means? Gorgeous autumn foliage in …
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 …
Read moreA Guide to Winter in Taiwan (& where to see snow in Taiwan!)
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 …
