October weather forecast
Taiwan

October in Taiwan represents the full onset of autumn. The northern regions, including Taipei, experience milder temperatures, typically ranging from 20°C (68°F) to 28°C (82.4°F). The average monthly precipitation decreases further to approximately 120mm (4.72"), as the influence of the monsoon becomes minimal. There are more clear days in October, with warmer and drier conditions prevailing most of the time.

In the central and southern parts of the island, temperatures generally range from 24°C (75.2°F) to 32°C (89.6°F). Cities such as Kaohsiung and Tainan continue to experience warmer conditions, with temperatures often reaching 32°C (89.6°F). Rainfall decreases in these regions as well, aligning with the overall receding influence of the monsoon. While the typhoon season can extend into early October, it mostly ends by the middle of the month, leading to less severe weather occurrences.

Compared to September, October experiences further decreases in both temperature and rainfall, marking the full onset of autumn. Transitioning into November, the following month, temperatures continue to drop as Taiwan moves towards the cooler winter season. Rainfall, however, starts to increase, especially in the northern parts of the island due to the commencement of the northeast monsoon season.

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• Taipei - October »
  In Taipei, Taiwan, in October, during 11.9 rainfall days, 149mm (5.87") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Taipei the average relative humidity in October is 75.3%.
• Taichung - October »
  The month with the least rainfall in Taichung is October, when the rain falls for 3.5 days and typically collects 16mm (0.63") of precipitation. The month with the least rainfall in Taichung is October, when the rain falls for 3.5 days and typically collects 16mm (0.63") of precipitation.
• Tainan - October »
  In Tainan, Taiwan, during October, the rain falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 28mm (1.1") of precipitation. On the first day of October in Tainan, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 17:46.
• Penghu - October »
  In Penghu in October, the average water temperature is 26°C (78.8°F). In Penghu, in October, the average water temperature is 26°C (78.8°F).
• Sun Moon Lake - October »
  On the last day of October, in Sun Moon Lake sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 17:18 CST. In Sun Moon Lake, in October, it is raining for 15 days, with typically 107mm (4.21") of accumulated precipitation.
• Kaohsiung City - October »
  October in Kaohsiung City is marked by the dominance of fairer weather, with heat and rain subsiding. In Kaohsiung City, in October, during 3.5 rainfall days, 43mm (1.69") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Alishan Township - October »
  In Alishan Township, Taiwan, in October, during 15 rainfall days, 129mm (5.08") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Alishan Township, in October, it is raining for 15 days, with typically 129mm (5.08") of accumulated precipitation.
• Hualien County - October »
  In Hualien County, in October, it is raining for 16 days, with typically 367mm (14.45") of accumulated precipitation. What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Hualien County?
• Orchid Island - October »
  In Orchid Island, in October, during 20 rainfall days, 306mm (12.05") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Orchid Island, in October, during 20 rainfall days, 306mm (12.05") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Hsinchu City - October »
  October presents an exceptional shift towards cooler temperatures in Hsinchu City, a marked departure from the preceding summer heat. In Hsinchu City in October, the average water temperature is 25.9°C (78.6°F).
• Taitung City - October »
  On the first day of October in Taitung City sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 17:43. On the last day of October, in Taitung City, Taiwan, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 17:18 CST.