Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Taipei in October
Taipei cools off: highs slip to 79°F (26°C), from 83°F in September, with lows of 74°F (24°C) and about 4.6 in (116 mm) of rain.
October opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 69/100 (2nd of 12).
- Avg high
- 79°F (26°C)
- Avg low
- 74°F (24°C)
- Rain
- 4.6 in (116 mm)
- Humidity
- 81%
- Cloud cover
- 72%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 24 min
- Comfort score
- 69/100 · Good
What October feels like
Days are warm, averaging 79°F (26°C).
Even at night it stays warm, around 74°F (24°C).
With 81% average humidity, it feels muggy.
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 4.6 in (116 mm).
It's breezy, with average winds near 12 mph (5.2 m/s) at ground level.
Plan around October
October is one of Taipei's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: January and October.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by November, the score drops to 65/100.
- Comfort improves from 47/100 in September to 69/100.
- October sits inside the Oct – Dec, Mar – May window our Taipei, Jiufen & Taroko route recommends.
What to pack for October
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 79°F
- Quick-dry fabrics81% average humidity
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Windproof shellaverage wind 12 mph
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Taipei in October
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Beitou Hot Springs
Thermal valley with a public hot spring, Thermal Valley steam pool and a wooden library.
Why now October scores 69/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Raohe Street Night Market
Compact night market known for black-pepper buns baked in clay ovens.
Why now Highs near 79°F and 4.6 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Taipei 101 Observatory
Observation decks on the 89th floor with a view of the giant tuned mass damper.
Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
Vast white memorial and plaza flanked by the National Theater and Concert Hall.
Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan)
Steep 20-minute stair climb to the classic view of Taipei 101.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Nearby in October
- Jiufen and Pingxi in October~18 mi · highs 75°F, 4.6 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Hualien and Taroko in October~72 mi · highs 80°F, 3.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Tainan in October~164 mi · highs 81°F, 2.8 in rain · 1°C (3°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 October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Taipei?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 69/100. Expect highs of 79°F (26°C) and 4.6 in (116 mm) of rain. October is inside the Oct – Dec, Mar – May window our Taipei, Jiufen & Taroko route recommends.
How hot is Taipei in October?
Average highs are 79°F (26°C) and average lows 74°F (24°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Taipei in October?
Some: about 4.6 in (116 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 76.6 in (1946 mm).
What should I pack for Taipei in October?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 79°F), quick-dry fabrics (81% average humidity), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely), windproof shell (average wind 12 mph) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in October
- Taipei, Jiufen & Taroko Oct – Dec, Mar – May
Planning Taipei in October?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.