Taipei Weather in March

March weather

March is one of the better months to visit Taipei, though it's no sunny showpiece. Afternoons reach about 22°C and evenings drop to around 15°C, which is mild rather than warm. Rain falls on 17 days, and the sky is often cloudy, so expect damp pavements and limited sunshine. Our comfort score rates the month Fair at 5.6/10, so plan for a grey, changeable trip.

What to do

Even with the weather, there's plenty to see. You can still explore the National Palace Museum or wander around Dadaocheng between showers. The Taipei Azalea Festival brings seasonal colour to Da'an Forest Park, and cherry blossoms may be flowering around Yangmingshan, though bloom times vary and the weather can change what you see. March has no fixed public holiday, since the Lantern Festival only sometimes falls in this month, depending on the lunar calendar.

If crowds put you off, March is a sensible choice. It sits outside the Lunar New Year rush, and prices can feel gentler than during holiday periods, although the festival season may still draw visitors to popular spots. Taipei's best stretch runs from November to March, so March is the tail end of it. April is warmer, but it's about as wet, so it doesn't offer much of an upgrade.

Planning around the rain

Rainy spells suit indoor stops such as the National Palace Museum, followed by a bowl of beef noodle soup on Yongkang Street. Save longer outdoor plans for breaks in the rain, and keep a flexible day for Yangmingshan.

Travelling with kids? Da'an Forest Park has open paths and play areas, but puddles can make a visit messy. One useful local tip: take the MRT to Jiantan, then catch the bus up to Yangmingshan rather than walking the steep road from the city. Check the route on the day, as rain can slow mountain travel. If the forecast looks wet for the whole week, Taichung and Tainan both have better weather this month, and Tainan rates Excellent.