Taiwan in February
February is Taiwan's best month (rank 1 of 12): its 8 destinations average 85/100, led by Kaohsiung at 91 — 25°C and 4 rainy days — while Alishan is cooler at 14°C and scores 85.
#1 of 12 months for Taiwan · 8 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Taiwan in February
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaohsiung | City | 25°C | 29 mm · 4 days | 91 tier S | Yes |
| 2 | Tainan | City | 23°C | 40 mm · 6 days | 91 tier S | Yes |
| 3 | Sun Moon Lake | Trekking hub | 20°C | 53 mm · 7 days | 90 tier S | Yes |
| 4 | Taichung | City | 22°C | 62 mm · 7 days | 90 tier S | Yes |
| 5 | Kenting | Beach | 24°C | 28 mm · 7 days | 87 tier A | Yes |
| 6 | Alishan | National park | 14°C | 77 mm · 15 days | 85 tier A | Yes |
| 7 | Taipei | City | 20°C | 89 mm · 14 days | 78 tier B | Yes |
| 8 | Hualien | City | 20°C | 293 mm · 26 days | 65 tier C | Yes |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means February is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Taiwan in February
- Cherry blossom · Sun Moon Lake · 1 Feb – 5 Mar (usually)
- Lunar New Year · Kenting and 2 more places · 25 Jan – 25 Feb (usually)
- Lunar New Year crowds · Alishan · 25 Jan – 25 Feb (usually)
- Lantern Festival · Taipei · 15 Feb – 15 Mar (usually)
- Yanshui Beehive Fireworks · Tainan · 5 Feb – 10 Mar (usually)
- Black-faced spoonbills at Qigu · Tainan · 1 Oct – 31 Mar (usually)
- Wuling Farm cherry blossom · Taichung · 10 Feb – 5 Mar (usually)
Seasons in force
Peak crowds at 4 of Taiwan's 4 well-known places this month.