Taipei Weather in September

September is the wettest month of the year in Taipei, coming with an average precipitation of 252 mm (9.9 inches). The Taipei September weather also has high chances of typhoons, another source of the high precipitation. Averagely, there are 6.5 hours of bright sunshine each day in Taipei in September. Coming to the end of summer and beginning of autumn, the Taipei weather in September is still hot, only cooling down slightly and becoming bearable by the end of the month. The average Taipei temperature in September ranges from 25 to 31℃ (77-87.8℉).

In Taipei in September, people usually celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, aka the Moon Festival, by drinking beer, as well as having barbecues, moon cakes and pomelo with their families. You may join them to experience this traditional Chinese festival in person.
  To cope with the September weather in Taipei, the light and comfy summer clothes are the best choice, including shorts, tank tops, skirts and light pants. If you're likely to get wet with sweat, choose clothes that dry fast and be sure to bring some extra pairs. Sun-protective clothing and sunglasses are also necessary for outdoor travel in Taipei in September. In addition, remember to carry rain gears for unexpected rainy days.
 
 With the temperature decreasing slightly in September, it is possible to do some sightseeing outdoor during the daytime in Taipei.

If you are planning a family trip with kids, Taipei Zoo is an unmissable place to see animals from tropical rainforest, African savannah, desert, Australia, etc. Koalas and penguins are the most popular stars here, and you can see the cute pandas and other endangered animals in the special exhibition hall. For couples or newlyweds, Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf is a romantic destination to take a stroll and admire the European architecture on coast. And the sunset view here is the most beautiful scenery, which is also regarded as one of the must things to do in Taipei.

Moreover, Taipei 101, Taipei National Palace Museum, Longshan Temple and Elephant Mountain are interesting places to explore in September in Taipei.

The Mid-Autumn Festival usually falls in September when you can taste delicious moon cakes with different fillings, such as bean paste, taro, salted duck egg yolk, and meat floss.
 1. The sun UV index of Taipei weather in September is 10, so sunscreen and moisturizers are necessary.

2. Most of the water parks for young children are closed in early September. But some outdoor swimming pools remain open until the end of September.