Best time to visit Taitung, Taiwan

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The best time to visit Taitung is September-November

Are you looking for top-secret information about when to visit Taitung? Look no further! September-November is the best time to go to Taitung due to the excellent all-round climate conditions, and it’s not likely to be at its busiest as it’s not during the height of the peak travel season.

In summer, the temperature in Taitung can rise as high as 31℃ (87℉). In the winter months, it can get down to as low as 13℃ (56℉) at night.

If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Taitung, or you’re just afraid of the dark, the days in July are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset. The wet season in Taitung usually falls during the months surrounding August each year. It’s not uncommon to get some decent rainfall or light showers during this time, but on some days the weather tends to be fine for a majority of the day, with only a few drops of rain falling from a passing shower.

Continue reading to find out loads more about when to travel to Taitung, then use the handy tools below to search for the best flight and hotel options that are right for you.

Warmest month

July

Least rainfall

February

Most daylight

July

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Taitung seasons

Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Taitung as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Taitung is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:

Season Months
Summer June to August
Autumn/fall September to November
Winter December to February
Spring March to May

Average temperatures in Taitung

If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Taitung for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.

Taitung climate by month

If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Taitung for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.

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NOV
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Taitung in January

  • Average temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
  • Average high temperature: 19℃ (65℉)
  • Average low temperature: 15℃ (60℉)
  • Average humidity: 85%
  • Average sunny days: 2 days
  • Average rainfall: 50mm (2") over 25 days
2 days
of pure sunshine
25 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Taitung in January, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.


Taitung in February

  • Average temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
  • Average high temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
  • Average low temperature: 16℃ (62℉)
  • Average humidity: 84%
  • Average sunny days: 1 days
  • Average rainfall: 44mm (2") over 23 days
1 days
of pure sunshine
23 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Taitung in February, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.


Taitung in March

  • Average temperature: 20℃ (67℉)
  • Average high temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
  • Average low temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
  • Average humidity: 83%
  • Average sunny days: 3 days
  • Average rainfall: 48mm (2") over 24 days
3 days
of pure sunshine
24 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Taitung in March, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.


Taitung in April

  • Average temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
  • Average high temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
  • Average low temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
  • Average humidity: 82%
  • Average sunny days: 3 days
  • Average rainfall: 63mm (2") over 24 days
3 days
of pure sunshine
24 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Taitung in April, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Taitung in May

  • Average temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
  • Average high temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
  • Average low temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
  • Average humidity: 83%
  • Average sunny days: 3 days
  • Average rainfall: 127mm (5") over 26 days
3 days
of pure sunshine
26 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Taitung in May, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Taitung in June

  • Average temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
  • Average high temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
  • Average low temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
  • Average humidity: 81%
  • Average sunny days: 6 days
  • Average rainfall: 102mm (4") over 21 days
6 days
of pure sunshine
21 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Taitung in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Taitung in July

  • Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
  • Average high temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
  • Average low temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
  • Average humidity: 80%
  • Average sunny days: 7 days
  • Average rainfall: 91mm (4") over 20 days
7 days
of pure sunshine
20 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Taitung in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Taitung in August

  • Average temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
  • Average high temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
  • Average low temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
  • Average humidity: 81%
  • Average sunny days: 6 days
  • Average rainfall: 159mm (6") over 22 days
6 days
of pure sunshine
22 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Taitung in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Taitung in September

  • Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
  • Average high temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
  • Average low temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
  • Average humidity: 81%
  • Average sunny days: 4 days
  • Average rainfall: 131mm (5") over 23 days
4 days
of pure sunshine
23 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Taitung in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.

Taitung in October

  • Average temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
  • Average high temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
  • Average low temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
  • Average humidity: 81%
  • Average sunny days: 3 days
  • Average rainfall: 90mm (4") over 24 days
3 days
of pure sunshine
24 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Taitung in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Taitung in November

  • Average temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
  • Average high temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
  • Average low temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
  • Average humidity: 83%
  • Average sunny days: 2 days
  • Average rainfall: 52mm (2") over 25 days
2 days
of pure sunshine
25 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Taitung in November, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.


Taitung in December

  • Average temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
  • Average high temperature: 20℃ (67℉)
  • Average low temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
  • Average humidity: 85%
  • Average sunny days: 2 days
  • Average rainfall: 44mm (2") over 24 days
2 days
of pure sunshine
24 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Taitung in December, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.


Top FAQs

The hottest month of the year in Taitung is usually July, where temperatures tend to rise to around 27℃ (81℉) in the middle of the day or early afternoon.
The month with the least amount of rain in Taitung is generally around February. The dry season often coincides with cooler weather, so you should check the temperatures in February first to make sure it’s still a good time to go.
The rainiest time of year in Taitung is generally around August, although the wetter season can sometimes extend a few months either side of August too.
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Taitung, or if you're just afraid of the dark, the days in July are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset.

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