Taipei · October
Run in the morning.
Comfortable average high of 80°F, dipping to 72°F at night. Humidity averages 81% — the limiting factor on most runs. Expect 18 rain days — plan around the radar. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
Avg high / low
80° / 72°F
Humidity
81%
Rain days
18/mo
Wind
12 mph
What October feels like in Taipei
Sunrise
05:52
Mid-month average
Sunset
17:27
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Taipei in October
The kit for October in Taipei: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
October vs the surrounding months
vs September
-6° avg high
-2 rain days
Taipei in September →
October
80°F avg high
18 rain days
Best: morning
vs November
+4° avg high
+1 rain days
Taipei in November →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Taipei in October?+
Morning. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
What's the average temperature in Taipei in October?+
Average high 80°F, average low 72°F.
How does October compare to surrounding months in Taipei?+
Compared to September (avg high 87°F), October is cooler. Compared to November (avg high 76°F), October is warmer.
Does it rain often in Taipei in October?+
Expect about 18 measurable rain days in October, on average.