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. On the first day of October sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 17:41.
• Taichung - October »
  In Taichung, during October, the rain falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 16mm (0.63") of precipitation. At the onset of October, Taichung records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.1°C (86.2°F), showing little deviation from the preceding month.
• Tainan - October »
  On the first day of October in Tainan, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 17:47. In Tainan, in October, the average water temperature is 27.7°C (81.9°F).
• Penghu - October »
  On the last day of October, in Penghu sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 17:24 CST. In Penghu, during October, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 35mm (1.38") of precipitation.
• Sun Moon Lake - October »
  On the first day of October in Sun Moon Lake, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 17:44. 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, during October, the rain falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 43mm (1.69") of precipitation.
• Alishan Township - October »
  In Alishan Township, during October, the rain falls for 15 days and regularly aggregates up to 129mm (5.08") of precipitation. In October, in Alishan Township, Taiwan, the rain falls for 15 days.
• Hualien County - October »
  The month with the most rainfall in Hualien County is October, when the rain falls for 16 days and typically aggregates up to 367mm (14.45") of precipitation. In Hualien County during October, the rain falls for 16 days and regularly aggregates up to 367mm (14.45") of precipitation.
• Orchid Island - October »
  In Orchid Island, during October, the rain falls for 20 days and regularly aggregates up to 306mm (12.05") of precipitation. In Orchid Island, during October, the rain falls for 20 days and regularly aggregates up to 306mm (12.05") of precipitation.
• Hsinchu City - October »
  On the first day of October in Hsinchu City sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 17:44. October presents an exceptional shift towards cooler temperatures in Hsinchu City, a marked departure from the preceding summer heat.
• Taitung City - October »
  In Taitung City in October, the average water temperature is 27.8°C (82°F). In Taitung City, in October, the average water temperature is 27.8°C (82°F).