Taipei: Best Time to Visit, Mar–Apr & Oct–Nov | Trailwind

City guideTaiwanBest time to visit Taipei: Mar–Apr & Oct–Nov. Night markets, mountain temples, and the best dumplings. Weather and timing on Trailwind.

Best time: Mar–Apr & Oct–Nov

Country: 🇹🇼 Taiwan

Region: Northern Taiwan

Population: 2.6M metro

Currency: TWD

Language: Mandarin Chinese

Timezone: UTC+08:00

Nearest airport: Taoyuan International (TPE)

The lay of the landTaipei is one of Asia's most likable cities: safe, cheap, and obsessed with food, from soup dumplings to night-market snacks. A slick metro links temples, hot springs, and tea hills, and the people are famously kind to visitors.When to goThe sweet spot is Mar–Apr & Oct–Nov. Plan around it and you will catch Taipei close to its best.Getting thereFly into Taoyuan International (TPE). From there Taipei is an easy hop to the center.Know before you go

Graze the Shilin and Raohe night markets after dark.

Ride the metro to Beitou for hot springs.

Din Tai Fung was born here, and the original still delivers.

What to see

Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall (Taipei), The National Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall is located in Xinyi District, Taipei, Taiwan. It is a memorial to the Republic of China's National Father, Dr. Sun Yat-sen, and was completed in 1972. The total building area covers 29,464 square metres in an open space of 115,000 square metres. It contains displays of Sun's life and the revolution he led, and is also a multi-purpose social, educational and cultural center for the public.

Taipei Grand Mosque, The Taipei Grand Mosque, abbreviated as TGM, and also known as the Taipei Zheng He Mosque is a mosque located in the Da'an District of Taipei City, in Taiwan. It is the largest and oldest mosque in Taiwan and its most important Islamic structure.

Taipei Zoo, The Taipei Zoo, sometimes referred to as the Muzha Zoo, is a public zoological garden in Wenshan District, Taipei, Taiwan. It is the most famous zoological garden in Taiwan and a leader in conservation, research and education, and recreation. It is one of the largest zoos in Asia, with a total area of 165 hectares, of which more than 90 ha are developed.

Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, The Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall is a national monument and tourist attraction erected during Taiwan’s martial law period in memory of Chiang Kai-shek, former President of the Republic of China. In recent years, the site has also incorporated remembrance of Taiwan’s martial law period (1949–1987).

Shin Kong Life Tower, Shin Kong Life Tower, at 51 stories and a height of 245 meters (803.8 ft), is one of Taiwan's earliest skyscrapers. The rose-colored tower topped by a pyramid stands in Zhongzheng District, Taipei, and dates from 1993. Its first twelve floors and two underground floors house a Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Department Store; the remaining floors provide office space and serve as headquarters for the Shin Kong Life insurance company.

Presidential Office Building, The Presidential Office Building is the official workplace of the president of the Republic of China on Taiwan. The building, located in the Zhongzheng District in the national capital, Taipei, was designed by architect Uheiji Nagano during the period of Japanese rule of Taiwan (1895–1945). The structure originally housed the Office of the Governor-General of Taiwan.

National Taiwan Library, The National Taiwan Library is a library in Zhonghe District, New Taipei, Taiwan. It is the oldest public library in Taiwan. Founded in 1914, the library is home to a large collection of documents concerning the history, culture, politics and geography of Taiwan.

Bangka Lungshan Temple, Bangka Lungshan Temple is a Taiwanese folk temple in Wanhua District, Taipei, Taiwan. The temple was built in Taipei in 1738 by settlers from Fujian during Qing rule in honor of Guanyin. It served as a place of worship and a gathering place for the Chinese settlers. In addition to its Chinese Buddhist elements, it includes halls and altars to Chinese folk deities such as Mazu and Guan Yu.

Pairs well with

Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, 3 mi away

Presidential Office Building, 3 mi away

Shin Kong Life Tower, 3 mi away

Bangka Lungshan Temple, 4 mi away

Frequently asked questionsWhen is the best time to visit Taipei?The best time to visit Taipei is Mar–Apr & Oct–Nov, in Taiwan.Where is Taipei?Taipei is in Taiwan. The nearest major airport is Taoyuan International (TPE).What is Taipei known for?Night markets, mountain temples, and the best dumplings.Taipei month by month: when to visitWhat to plan a trip around, month by month. Jump to a month: February · March · April · May · June · July · August · September · October · NovemberFebruary in TaipeiWhat's on in Taipei in February: Typical daytime highs around 21°C.

Taiwan Cherry Blossoms, February to early April 2027

March in TaipeiWhat's on in Taipei in March: One of the best months to visit Taipei. Typical daytime highs around 24°C.

Taiwan Cherry Blossoms, February to early April 2027

April in TaipeiWhat's on in Taipei in April: One of the best months to visit Taipei. Typical daytime highs around 26°C.

Taiwan Cherry Blossoms, February to early April 2027

Blue Tears of Matsu, April to September 2027

May in TaipeiWhat's on in Taipei in May: Typical daytime highs around 29°C.

Blue Tears of Matsu, April to September 2027

June in TaipeiWhat's on in Taipei in June: Typical daytime highs around 32°C.

Blue Tears of Matsu, April to September 2027

July in TaipeiWhat's on in Taipei in July: Typical daytime highs around 34°C.

Blue Tears of Matsu, April to September 2027

August in TaipeiWhat's on in Taipei in August: Typical daytime highs around 33°C.

Blue Tears of Matsu, April to September 2027

September in TaipeiWhat's on in Taipei in September: Typical daytime highs around 31°C.

Blue Tears of Matsu, April to September 2027

October in TaipeiTaipei in October. One of the best months to visit Taipei. Typical daytime highs around 27°C.November in TaipeiTaipei in November. One of the best months to visit Taipei. Typical daytime highs around 25°C.Nearby on TrailwindMore to see near Taipei:

Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall (Taipei)

Taipei Grand Mosque

Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall

Shin Kong Life Tower

Presidential Office Building

National Taiwan Library

Bangka Lungshan Temple

National Palace Museum

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