Taoyuan
City in Taiwan
Taoyuan is a city in Taiwan with a population of about 2.4 million in 2026. Located 26 km from Taipei, the city draws visitors to sights such as the Cihu Mausoleum and the Shihmen Dam.
What to see
Visitors to Taoyuan can explore local landmarks and engineering structures. Key sights include the historical Cihu Mausoleum and the massive Shihmen Dam.
When to go
The city experiences warm temperatures and frequent rain throughout the year. Daily highs reach 31 °C in July and August, while winter months like January see daily highs of 17 °C and lows of 12 °C. Rainfall occurs in all months, with the wettest conditions from June through September, when monthly rain exceeds 240 mm and rainy days range from 18 to 24 per month. Drier conditions occur in January and December, with about 104 mm to 113 mm of rain.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, located 13 km from the city.
Top sights in Taoyuan
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 31 °C. The wettest is September, with about 415 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 17 | 18 | 20 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 19 |
| Average low, °C | 12 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 14 |
| Rainfall, mm | 104 | 176 | 185 | 174 | 258 | 316 | 249 | 295 | 415 | 245 | 168 | 113 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 18 | 23 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 16 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Taoyuan (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.