Where and when
Best time to visit Taipei from India
Taipei is night markets, hot springs at Beitou and the Taipei 101 skyline, with easy day trips to Jiufen and Yangmingshan; it suits a food-led city break with mild winters.
Cheapest month to fly: February, from ₹29,992 return (Chennai, seen 30 Sep). Cheapest fare checked in the last 48 hours: ₹29,999 from Chennai.
Taipei month by month
| Month | Season | High / low | Rain | Cheapest fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Shoulder | 17° / 12°C | 95 mm | ₹40k ● live ₹40k |
| February Lunar New Year holiday, Taiwan Lantern Festival 2027 (Miaoli) | Shoulder | 18° / 13°C | 88 mm | ₹30k ● live ₹30k |
| March Taiwan Lantern Festival 2027 (Miaoli) | Peak | 21° / 14°C | 127 mm | ₹47k seen 6 Oct |
| April | Peak | 24° / 18°C | 123 mm | – |
| May | Shoulder | 27° / 22°C | 227 mm | – |
| June | Off-season | 29° / 24°C | 270 mm | – |
| July | Off-season | 31° / 25°C | 169 mm | – |
| August | Off-season | 30° / 25°C | 263 mm | – |
| September | Off-season | 28° / 24°C | 243 mm | – |
| October National Day (Double Ten) | Peak | 25° / 21°C | 108 mm | ₹40k ● live ₹53k |
| November | Peak | 23° / 18°C | 107 mm | ₹43k ● live ₹51k |
| December | Shoulder | 19° / 14°C | 96 mm | ₹42k ● live ₹58k |
Fares are the lowest return fare seen in the last 14 days for trips departing that month, from any Indian city we track; a green dot means a fare checked in the last 48 hours. Months with a dash have no fares yet. Seasons: NASA POWER climate normals (derived) (checked 2026-10-09). Weather averages: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) Daily API v2.10.0, MERRA-2 based, 2001-2020 monthly means of daily values.
Dates to plan around
In Taipei
- Lunar New Year holiday · 6–10 Feb 2027 (moon-dependent, may shift). Lunar New Year's Day falls on Saturday 6 February 2027 and the DGPA calendar adds substitute days on 9 and 10 February, so offices and many shops shut for about a week from the eve; check the published calendar for the exact start. source, checked 2026-10-09
- Taiwan Lantern Festival 2027 (Miaoli) · 20 Feb – 7 Mar 2027 (moon-dependent, may shift). National lantern show hosted by Miaoli County at Zhunan and Toufen, about an hour from Taipei by train; dates are provisional. Lantern Festival day itself, 20 February, is not a public holiday. source, checked 2026-10-09
- National Day (Double Ten) · 10 Oct. Public holiday on 10 October; in 2027 it falls on a Sunday and makes a three-day weekend with a substitute day on Monday 11 October, so domestic travel and trains are busy. source, checked 2026-10-09
Indian rush periods
Fares out of India rise around these holidays, so book earlier or fly just outside them.
- Dussehra & Durga Puja · 16–21 Oct
- Diwali · 5–11 Nov
- Guru Nanak Jayanti · 20–24 Nov
- Christmas & New Year · 18 Dec – 3 Jan
- Pongal / Makar Sankranti · 13–18 Jan
- Republic Day weekend · 22–26 Jan
Flights to Taipei by departure city
Visa for Indian passports
Indian passport holders need a visa for Taiwan before travel. Allow about 14 days for a first-time application. Free online Travel Authorization Certificate if you hold a current (or recently expired) US, UK, Canada, Australia, NZ, Japan, Korea or Schengen visa. Visitor visa from TECC in Delhi, Mumbai or Chennai.
Taipei: questions
What is the best time to visit Taipei?
Taipei's peak season is March, April, October and November, with December, January, February and May as shoulder months. No official Taiwan tourism page describing seasons could be opened, so these ratings follow the NASA POWER climate normals: June to September are hot at 28 to 30°C and very wet, with 170 to 270 mm a month and the typhoon risk; March, April, October and November are mild and drier; December to February are cool, grey and drizzly at 17 to 18°C.
When is the rainy season in Taipei?
The wettest months are June, August and September, with about 270 mm, 263 mm, 243 mm of rain respectively on average.
How hot does Taipei get?
July is the hottest month, with average daily highs near 31°C. January has the coolest nights, around 12°C.
When is Taipei most crowded?
Expect the most visitors in March, April, October and November. Events that draw crowds: Lunar New Year holiday (6–10 Feb 2027), Taiwan Lantern Festival 2027 (Miaoli) (20 Feb – 7 Mar 2027), National Day (Double Ten) (10 Oct).
Which month is cheapest to fly to Taipei from India?
February 2027 has the lowest return fare FlyBun has seen in the last 14 days, ₹29,992 from Chennai. We have fares for 6 of the next 12 months, so a month with no figure may be cheaper. Fares change daily.
Do Indians need a visa for Taiwan?
Indian passport holders need a visa for Taiwan before travel. Allow about 14 days for a first-time application. Free online Travel Authorization Certificate if you hold a current (or recently expired) US, UK, Canada, Australia, NZ, Japan, Korea or Schengen visa. Visitor visa from TECC in Delhi, Mumbai or Chennai.
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