Taipei, Taiwan: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Night markets, hot springs and a skyscraper with a famous view. Best for: foodies, city lovers.
The best months for vitamin D in Taipei are March, October, when a full dose takes about 9 minutes at midday. Too hot from July to August, too cool from December to February and rainy or stormy from April to June and in September.
Taipei month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Too cold | 3.5 h | 3.7 | 14 min | 20°C | 10/30 |
| February | Too cold | 3.7 h | 4.0 | 13 min | 21°C | 7/30 |
| March | Good | 5.4 h | 5.8 | 9 min | 23°C | 12/30 |
| April | Bad weather | 5.8 h | 6.8 | 8 min | 28°C | 18/30 |
| May | Bad weather | 5.9 h | 6.6 | 8 min | 28°C | 18/30 |
| June | Bad weather | 6.6 h | 7.1 | 8 min | 31°C | 24/30 |
| July | Too hot | 7.3 h | 8.0 | 7 min | 34°C | 19/30 |
| August | Too hot | 7.9 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 33°C | 21/30 |
| September | Bad weather | 7.4 h | 7.5 | 7 min | 32°C | 19/30 |
| October | Good | 4.3 h | 4.3 | 12 min | 28°C | 15/30 |
| November | Fair | 2.2 h | 2.9 | 18 min | 24°C | 13/30 |
| December | Too cold | 1.6 h | 2.3 | – | 19°C | 8/30 |
Sun window is the number of hours a day with UV Index 2.5 or higher. Full dose is the minutes at midday for about 1,000 IU of vitamin D with a quarter of the body bare, for skin type III. Rainy days are days with at least 1 mm out of 30.
What to expect in Taipei
Night markets, hot springs and a skyscraper with a famous view. A hot, humid summer with typhoons from July to October, and mild winters. Kenting and Penghu have the best beaches. Public transport is excellent.
In Taipei afternoon highs average from 19°C in December to 34°C in July. The wettest month is June (about 24 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is February (7). Midday UV peaks at 8.2 in August, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
) – the national capital of Taiwan and one of the world's major global cities, as well as the center of commerce and culture. (Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Questions about Taipei
When is the best time to visit Taipei for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Taipei are March, October, when a full dose takes about 9 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Taipei?
Afternoon highs average from 19°C in December to 34°C in July. The wettest month is June, with about 24 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Taipei?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too hot from July to August, too cool from December to February and rainy or stormy from April to June and in September.