Capital of Taiwan, Taipei sits in a basin surrounded by mountains and volcanic hot springs. The city blends Chinese, Japanese colonial (1895-1945), and modern influences. Taipei 101, completed in 2004, was the world's tallest building until 2010 and features a 730-ton tuned mass damper visible to visitors. The night markets, particularly Shilin, are among Asia's most celebrated street food destinations.
Nights sit around 26°C and afternoons around 33°C, though some days reach 36°C.
Taipei has real seasons: summer afternoons sit around 35°C, winter ones around 21°C.
Some winter nights drop to 10°C.
Most of the rain falls in summer, least in winter. The wettest month is June, with 345 mm.
Wind is rarely an issue; most months sit between calm and a light breeze. Air quality is worth watching: April averages an AQI of 88, while October clears to 62.
Days stretch to about 13.5 hours of light in June and shrink to 10.5 in December — something to weigh if you work to a fixed timezone.
For what you're after, the best month in Taipei is November. Expect fast internet (255 Mbps) and a moderate cost of living (about €1400 a month).
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