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Weather in Taiwan

Taiwan's climate is subtropical, meaning it is often humid and that an umbrella is a necessity around the year. The highest temperature during summer might reach 38°C and the lowest temperature in winter might drop to 13°C. Northern parts of Taiwan are usually cooler than the southern parts with a temperature difference of approximately 3°C.

General guide to weather in Taiwan

Spring months: April, May

Weather characteristics—mostly rainy and damp; temperature ranges from just below 20 to mid-20s (°C)

Summer months: June, July, August, September

Weather characteristics—sunny with thundershowers; temperature ranges from mid-20s to high 30s (°C).

Autumn months: October, November

Weather characteristics—sunny/cloudy with showers; temperature ranges from mid-20s to mid30s (°C).

Winter months: December, January, February, March

Weather characteristics—sunny/cloudy with showers; temperature ranges from 13 to low-20s (°C).

Taiwan is also prone to earthquakes, mostly minor ones with rare major occurrences.

For more details on the current weather in Taiwan, please visit the Central Weather Administration website: https://www.cwa.gov.tw/eng/