At a glance
| Metric | Taipei | Xiamen |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 33°C | 33°C |
| Coldest month low | 14°C | 11°C |
| Annual rainfall | 1737 mm | 1239 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 7.4 h/day | 8.9 h/day |
| Best months | January–April & October–November | November–February |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | Taipei | Xiamen | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.1 · Good | 10.0 · Excellent | Xiamen |
| February | 8.3 · Good | 9.3 · Excellent | Xiamen |
| March | 8.2 · Good | 8.8 · Excellent | Xiamen |
| April | 8.0 · Good | 9.0 · Excellent | Xiamen |
| May | 5.5 · Fair | 6.5 · Fair | Xiamen |
| June | 3.5 · Poor | 3.8 · Poor | Xiamen |
| July | 2.1 · Challenging | 3.0 · Poor | Xiamen |
| August | 2.7 · Challenging | 2.8 · Challenging | Xiamen |
| September | 4.7 · Poor | 4.5 · Poor | Taipei |
| October | 7.8 · Good | 8.2 · Good | Xiamen |
| November | 8.2 · Good | 10.0 · Excellent | Xiamen |
| December | 7.1 · Good | 10.0 · Excellent | Xiamen |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, Taipei or Xiamen?
Xiamen has the better travel weather in 11 of 12 months, versus 1 for Taipei — based on temperature, rainfall and sunshine.
When is the best time to visit Taipei?
The best months to visit Taipei are January–April & October–November, based on six years of climate data.
When is the best time to visit Xiamen?
The best months to visit Xiamen are November–February, based on six years of climate data.
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