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Taipei in July
Taipei's warmest month brings highs averaging 86°F (30°C), lows of 82°F (28°C) and about 6.4 in (162 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 51/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 86°F (30°C)
- Avg low
- 82°F (28°C)
- Rain
- 6.4 in (162 mm)
- Humidity
- 85%
- Cloud cover
- 60%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 25 min
- Comfort score
- 51/100 · Fair
What July feels like
Heat sets the pace, with highs around 86°F (30°C). Get out early and keep the hottest hours for somewhere cool.
Nights stay warm too, with lows averaging 82°F (28°C).
Humidity averages 85%, so the air feels sticky and the heat feels stronger than the thermometer says.
Expect regular rain: about 6.4 in (162 mm) falls in the month.
Plan around July
July sits mid-table; the best months are January and October.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, June – August.
- Comfort improves from 37/100 in June to 51/100.
- Our Taipei, Jiufen & Taroko route recommends Oct – Dec, Mar – May, so July falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clothes86°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Refillable water bottleeasy to dehydrate in the heat
- Quick-dry fabrics85% average humidity
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes6.4 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Taipei in July
Start early and take shelter at midday: the picks below pair morning outings with places to cool off.
Beitou Hot Springs
Thermal valley with a public hot spring, Thermal Valley steam pool and a wooden library.
Why now Go early — afternoons average 86°F.
Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
Vast white memorial and plaza flanked by the National Theater and Concert Hall.
Why now A break from 86°F afternoons.
Raohe Street Night Market
Compact night market known for black-pepper buns baked in clay ovens.
Why now Best first thing, before the 86°F afternoon heat.
Taipei 101 Observatory
Observation decks on the 89th floor with a view of the giant tuned mass damper.
Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan)
Steep 20-minute stair climb to the classic view of Taipei 101.
Nearby in July
- Jiufen and Pingxi in July~18 mi · highs 83°F, 6.4 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Hualien and Taroko in July~72 mi · highs 85°F, 6.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Tainan in July~164 mi · highs 85°F, 11.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
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 July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Taipei?
It's middling, scoring 51/100. The best months are January and October, at up to 74. Expect highs of 86°F (30°C) and 6.4 in (162 mm) of rain. Our Taipei, Jiufen & Taroko route recommends Oct – Dec, Mar – May, so July is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Taipei in July?
Average highs are 86°F (30°C) and average lows 82°F (28°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Taipei in July?
Yes: about 6.4 in (162 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 76.6 in (1946 mm).
What should I pack for Taipei in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (86°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), refillable water bottle (easy to dehydrate in the heat), quick-dry fabrics (85% average humidity) and rain jacket and waterproof shoes (6.4 in of rain on average).
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