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Taipei in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Taipei in October and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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October

Weather in Taipei in October 2024

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
October could be a good time to visit Taipei, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +27°C, and there are typically 3 sunny days in October. However, expect about 21 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 214 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+27°C
Avg. max. temperature
+14°C
Min.
+36°C
Max.
214 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
21 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Taipei has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in Taipei in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Taipei for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in October is +28°C with a maximum of +32°C and a minimum of +20°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 50% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +32°C to +26°C.

Is Taipei warm or cold in October?

Taipei is typically warm in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +31°C to +27°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +25°C to +22°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Taipei:

Climate in Taipei in October

Taipei weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+31°C+27°C+24°C
Min. temperature
+16°C+14°C+8°C
Max. temperature
+38°C+36°C+32°C
Rainfall
281 mm214 mm140 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
75%75%76%
Air pressure
1008 HPa1014 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
232
Cloudy days
577
Rainy days
182120
Snowy days
000

October weather is still as ok as in September. It’s getting colder in October. From +31°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +27°C. As October arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 281 mm to 214 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 75%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in October, from 2 to 3.

November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Taipei in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Taipei is gradually increasing during October, going from 4 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Taipei based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 77% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 422 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 79 mm, which is considered heavy rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 24 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Taipei wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 334 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 61% chance of precipitation and 90 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last October in Taipei?

This is the weather in Taipei in October 2023:
1 October
🌧️
+32°C
2 October
☁️
+29°C
3 October
🌧️
+27°C
4 October
🌧️
+28°C
5 October
🌧️
+30°C
6 October
☁️
+30°C
7 October
🌧️
+31°C
8 October
🌧️
+28°C
9 October
🌧️
+27°C
10 October
🌧️
+26°C
11 October
☁️
+25°C
12 October
☀️
+27°C
13 October
☁️
+28°C
14 October
☁️
+27°C
15 October
☁️
+28°C
16 October
☁️
+28°C
17 October
☁️
+28°C
18 October
☁️
+30°C
19 October
☁️
+32°C
20 October
🌧️
+29°C
21 October
🌧️
+24°C
22 October
☁️
+25°C
23 October
☁️
+29°C
24 October
☁️
+30°C
25 October
☀️
+30°C
26 October
☁️
+31°C
27 October
🌧️
+25°C
28 October
☁️
+23°C
29 October
☁️
+24°C
30 October
☁️
+27°C
31 October
🌧️
+26°C
In October 2023 Taipei had 2 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 12 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +28°C, with an absolute maximum of +32°C and a minimum of +23°C. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 53%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Taipei climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Taipei in October has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+25°C) and the highest in 2018 (+28°C). The driest year was 2003 with only 1158 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2007 with 4037 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Taipei in October:

Is October a good time to visit Taipei?

It’s always a good time to visit Taipei, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Taipei in October?

October is warm in Taipei. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Taipei rainy in October?

Taipei is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Taipei in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Taipei in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Taiwan

Check out the weather for other cities in Taiwan.

Monthly weather in Taipei

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Taipei, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.