Best Time to Visit Taiwan From India: Autumn Is Calm, Summer Has Typhoons
Taiwan is best from October to December and March to May. Typhoons are a risk from July to October.
Quick answer: The best time to visit Taiwan is October to December (cooler, clearer, fewer storms) and March to May (mild, with spring flowers). May to June brings the "plum rains", July to October is typhoon season, and January to February is cold and damp in the north, with the Lantern Festival lighting up the end of winter.
Taiwan by season
| Months | Weather | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| October to December | Mild, clear | Taipei, Taroko Gorge, hot springs |
| January to February | Cool, drizzly in the north | Lantern Festival; Alishan is cold |
| March to May | Warm, flowers | Good all-round |
| June | Plum rains | Cheaper, wetter |
| July to September | Hot, typhoon risk | Hualien and east coast flights can stop |
Planning tips
A first trip is usually 6 to 7 nights: Taipei (three nights with Jiufen and Shifen), Taroko Gorge by train from Taipei, and optionally Sun Moon Lake or Alishan. Night markets are open every day of the year, so rain is not a trip-ender in the city.
Do Indians need a visa?
Entry rules for Indian passport holders depend on conditions, such as holding visas from certain countries; confirm with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India before booking.
How many days do I need?
Six nights for Taipei and a day trip or two; eight to include Taroko and the south.
See the Taiwan best-time page.
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*Weather and season notes are long-term patterns, not forecasts, and one year can differ. Dates, visa rules and fees change, so confirm them with the official source before you book.*
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