Taipei
Capital of Taiwan
Taipei is the capital of Taiwan, with a population of about 2.4 million in 2026. Visitors come to explore its prominent sights, including Taipei 101, the National Palace Museum, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, and Longshan Temple.
What to see
The city features notable architectural and cultural landmarks. Modern sights include Taipei 101. For cultural and historical points of interest, visitors can tour the National Palace Museum, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, and Longshan Temple.
When to go
Daily high temperatures range from 17 °C in January to 31 °C in July and August. Low temperatures range from 13 °C in January and February to 26 °C in July. Monthly rainfall varies significantly throughout the year, with January experiencing about 151 mm of rain across 16 days, while September sees up to 459 mm of rain over 21 days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Taipei Songshan International Airport, located 3 km from the city.
Top sights in Taipei
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 31 °C. The wettest is September, with about 459 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 17 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 25 | 22 | 19 |
| Average low, °C | 13 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 15 |
| Rainfall, mm | 151 | 208 | 192 | 180 | 253 | 320 | 235 | 306 | 459 | 344 | 258 | 169 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 18 | 23 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 16 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Taipei (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Beimen metro station
- Daan Forest Park
- Dalongdong Baoan Temple
- Huashan 1914 Creative Park
- National Revolutionary Martyrs' Shrine
- Red House Theater
- Songshan Cultural and Creative Park
- Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall
- Taipei Confucius Temple
- Taipei Grand Mosque
- Taipei North Gate
- Taipei Zoo
- Xingtian Temple