Taipei Weather in October

Taipei in October enjoys some of the most pleasant, clearest weather of the year. So Taipei October weather is quite suitable for getting out and hiking. The average high temperature in Taipei in October is 27℃ (80.6°F), and the average low is 22°C (71.6°F). In general, the temperature falls to around 19°C (66.2°F) at night. Taipei weather in October brings an average of 216 mm (8.5 inches) of precipitation. There are usually 5 hours of sunshine per day in Taipei in October weather - that’s 43% of daylight hours. October is almost the end of the typhoon season in Taipei; on average less than 2.5 day in October in Taipei is likely to be affected by one or more tropical storms.
  A long-sleeved shirt is enough for early October weather in Taipei. On sunny days, you can even wear a T-shirt and thin jeans, or light pants. However, the Taipei Temperature in October at night is lower than that during the daytime, so you need to prepare the light jacket or hoodie for going out in the evening. Don’t ignore occasional rainy days, which may make the weather colder. Besides, be sure to carry your raincoat, because it is difficult to take an umbrella on a rainy day with heavy wind.
 
 With a balmy weather, October is one of the best time to walk around the Taipei city.

Mt. Yangming is a popular destination in October in Taipei where visitor can see red maples all over the mountains, which is perfect for photographing. Moreover, Mt. Yangming is a hot spring resort, especially popular in autumn and winter, and The Top that is a sightseeing restaurant on the mountain offers you an amazing night view of Taipei downtown below.

Taipei National Palace Museum can never be missed. When getting into the pseudo-classic palace-style museum, you will marvel at Chinese civilization behind more than 690,000 rare pieces of ancient relics and treasures.

October in Taipei is a good period to explore the charming city at night. Go to Shilin Night Market to feel the relaxing atmosphere and taste various snacks; and climb to Taipei 101 to appreciate the cityscapes through glass windows.
 1. The National Day falls in October, so the large flow of tourists from the mainland of China will spend their holiday. Taipei welcomes the busy time of tourism, especially in the early October. You would better book the transportation and hotel in advance to ensure a smooth trip.
2. Although the temperature dropped in October, you should still remember to bring sunscreen especially when you stay outdoors for a long time.