Taiwan's Temperature Range: Subtropical North, Tropical South, Alpine Peaks

Taiwan spans the Tropic of Cancer, creating sharp climatic contrasts.

Annual Average

20–25°C (68–77°F) island-wide.

Regional Breakdown

• North (Taipei): Subtropical. Hot humid summers (30–35°C), mild winters (15–20°C). Typhoons Jun–Oct.
• South (Kaohsiung, Kenting): Tropical. Warm year-round (25–30°C); distinct dry (Nov–Apr) / wet (May–Oct) seasons.
• Central Mountains (Alishan, Hehuan): Alpine. 10–15°C avg; winter snow on peaks >3,000m.

Extremes

• Highest recorded: 42.6°C (108.7°F) — Taitung, 2021.
• Lowest recorded: -19°C (-2.2°F) — Mount Taipeng (3,500m), 1970.

Pack layers—Taiwan lets you surf and see snow in the same day.