Taiwan Weather Update: Northeast Monsoon Weakens, Temperatures Rise; Cooler Weather Expected Next Week

Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration (CWA) reported that the northeast monsoon weakened on Thursday, October 29, bringing warmer temperatures to northern Taiwan and Yilan. Most areas are expected to experience partly cloudy to sunny conditions, although isolated brief showers may affect the northern coast and eastern regions.

🌤️ Warmer Daytime Temperatures Across Taiwan

Daytime highs in northern Taiwan and the eastern regions, including Hualien and Taitung, are expected to reach around 27–28°C in northern Taiwan and Yilan, while Taitung and central and southern Taiwan may experience highs of 28–30°C.

Early morning and nighttime temperatures across Taiwan are forecast to range from 20–23°C. Residents in central and southern Taiwan are advised to prepare for temperature differences between morning and evening.

🌦️ Rainfall Forecast

With less moisture in the atmosphere, most parts of Taiwan will enjoy partly cloudy to sunny weather. However, isolated brief showers are possible in the following areas:

• Keelung’s north coast and eastern Taiwan: Isolated brief showers.

• Mountain areas of central and southern Taiwan: Isolated afternoon showers.

For the outlying islands, Penghu is forecast to have sunny to partly cloudy skies with temperatures of 24–27°C. Kinmen will experience similar conditions, with temperatures of 22–27°C, while Matsu is expected to see temperatures of 21–25°C.

🌬️ Weekend Forecast: October 30–November 1

The northeast monsoon is expected to strengthen slightly from Friday, October 30, through early Saturday, October 31. Localized brief showers may affect areas north of Taoyuan and Yilan.

From Saturday daytime onward, the northeast monsoon is expected to weaken again. Most areas will experience partly cloudy to sunny weather over the weekend, although localized brief showers may continue in eastern Taiwan and the Hengchun Peninsula.

Expected daytime temperatures from Friday through Sunday:

• Northern Taiwan, Yilan, and Hualien: 26–28°C

• Central and southern Taiwan, and Taitung: 29–31°C

• Penghu and Kinmen: 27–28°C

• Matsu: 25–26°C

Nighttime and early morning lows are forecast at 20–23°C in central and northern Taiwan, Yilan, Hualien, Kinmen, and Matsu. Southern Taiwan, Taitung, and Penghu may see lows of 23–25°C.

🧥 Cooler Weather Expected Next Week

The northeast monsoon is forecast to strengthen again on Monday, November 2, bringing cooler weather to northern and northeastern Taiwan by Tuesday, November 3.

Localized brief showers are expected in northern and eastern Taiwan, while other areas will generally remain partly cloudy to sunny.

By Wednesday, November 4, the northeast monsoon is expected to weaken, allowing temperatures in northern and northeastern Taiwan to rise again. Brief localized showers may continue along Keelung’s north coast and in eastern Taiwan.

During this period, daytime highs are forecast to reach 23–27°C in northern Taiwan and Yilan, 26–29°C in eastern Taiwan and the Penghu and Kinmen islands, and 30–31°C in central and southern Taiwan. Matsu may see highs of 23–25°C.

🌫️ Air Quality Update

The CWA’s air-quality information indicates the following conditions:

• Good: Yilan and the Hualien–Taitung air-quality regions.

• Moderate: Northern Taiwan, Hsinchu–Miaoli, central Taiwan, Yunlin–Chiayi–Tainan, Kaohsiung–Pingtung, and the islands of Matsu, Kinmen, and Penghu.

Residents are encouraged to check local air-quality updates, especially if they are sensitive to air pollution.

🇹🇼 What This Means for Filipinos Living and Working in Taiwan

Filipinos in Taiwan can expect generally pleasant weather over the next few days, with warmer afternoons and cooler mornings and evenings. Those heading to work early or returning home late should consider bringing a light jacket. Residents in northern and eastern Taiwan should also carry an umbrella in case of brief showers.

Stay updated on Taiwan weather conditions and prepare for the cooler temperatures expected next week.

Source: Taiwan Central Weather Administration (CWA). Forecast details are based on the supplied report dated October 29.