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Taiwan vs Philippines: Best Time to Visit
Trying to choose between Taiwan and Philippines? The right answer almost always comes down to when you can travel. Here's the month-by-month breakdown.
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Month-by-month: which is better?
| Month | Taiwan | Philippines | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | good | best | Philippines 🇵🇭 |
| February | good | best | Philippines 🇵🇭 |
| March | best | best | tie |
| April | best | best | tie |
| May | shoulder | best | Philippines 🇵🇭 |
| June | off-season | good | Philippines 🇵🇭 |
| July | off-season | shoulder | Philippines 🇵🇭 |
| August | off-season | shoulder | Philippines 🇵🇭 |
| September | shoulder | shoulder | tie |
| October | best | off-season | Taiwan 🇹🇼 |
| November | best | good | Taiwan 🇹🇼 |
| December | good | best | Philippines 🇵🇭 |
Pick Taiwan 🇹🇼 if you're going in…
October, November
Skip typhoon season (Aug–Sep) for the east coast — Taroko Gorge closes after heavy rain. EasyCard works on every train, bus and 7-Eleven nationwide.
Pick Philippines 🇵🇭 if you're going in…
January, February, May, June, July, August, December
Easter week (Holy Week) is the busiest local travel period — book ahead.
Months where both are equally good: March, April, September.