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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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Taiwan

Asia

Night markets, misty mountains, hot springs.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Peak: March, April, October, November

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7,000 islands, one dry season.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Peak: January, February, March, April, May, December

best
good
shoulder
off-season

Month-by-month: which is better?

MonthTaiwanPhilippinesWinner
JanuarygoodbestPhilippines 🇵🇭
FebruarygoodbestPhilippines 🇵🇭
Marchbestbesttie
Aprilbestbesttie
MayshoulderbestPhilippines 🇵🇭
Juneoff-seasongoodPhilippines 🇵🇭
Julyoff-seasonshoulderPhilippines 🇵🇭
Augustoff-seasonshoulderPhilippines 🇵🇭
Septembershouldershouldertie
Octoberbestoff-seasonTaiwan 🇹🇼
NovemberbestgoodTaiwan 🇹🇼
DecembergoodbestPhilippines 🇵🇭

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.