Late winter · Weather & things to do
Taipei in February
Taipei sees its driest month, with just 3.6 in (92 mm) of rain, highs of 68°F (20°C) and lows of 62°F (17°C).
It scores 65/100 for comfort, 4th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 68°F (20°C)
- Avg low
- 62°F (17°C)
- Rain
- 3.6 in (92 mm)
- Humidity
- 83%
- Cloud cover
- 86%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 09 min
- Comfort score
- 65/100 · Good
What February feels like
Days are mild at around 68°F (20°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Nights cool to an average low of 62°F (17°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.6 in (92 mm).
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 86%.
Plan around February
February is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (January and October).
- Comfort slips from 74/100 in January to 65/100.
- Our Taipei, Jiufen & Taroko route recommends Oct – Dec, Mar – May, so February falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for February
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 62°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Taipei in February
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
Vast white memorial and plaza flanked by the National Theater and Concert Hall.
Taipei 101 Observatory
Observation decks on the 89th floor with a view of the giant tuned mass damper.
Din Tai Fung Xinyi
The original location of the soup dumpling chain, still known for precise xiaolongbao.
Qingtian Tea House
Gongfu tea service in a restored Japanese-era professor's house on a quiet Da'an lane, with a small gallery inside.
Raohe Street Night Market
Compact night market known for black-pepper buns baked in clay ovens.
Why now February scores 65/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Nearby in February
- Jiufen and Pingxi in February~18 mi · highs 65°F, 3.6 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Hualien and Taroko in February~72 mi · highs 72°F, 2.5 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, drier
- Tainan in February~164 mi · highs 72°F, 1.2 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Taipei in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Taipei?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 65/100 against a best of 74 in January and October. Expect highs of 68°F (20°C) and 3.6 in (92 mm) of rain. Our Taipei, Jiufen & Taroko route recommends Oct – Dec, Mar – May, so February is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Taipei in February?
Average highs are 68°F (20°C) and average lows 62°F (17°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Taipei in February?
Some: about 3.6 in (92 mm) of rain falls across February on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 76.6 in (1946 mm).
What should I pack for Taipei in February?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 62°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Taipei in February?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.