Taipei Temperature Market Guide

RCSS • Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport

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Taipei, Taiwan's capital, offers a humid subtropical trading environment dominated by the East Asian monsoon system. Located in a basin surrounded by mountains, the city experiences hot, humid summers and mild, damp winters.

Quick Facts

Station Code	`RCSS`
Location	Taipei, Taiwan
Coordinates	25.0797°N, 121.2342°E
Elevation	108 ft (33 m)
Timezone	CST (Asia/Taipei)
NWS Office	Central Weather Administration

About RCTP Weather Station

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (RCTP) serves as a primary weather observation station for the Taipei metropolitan area. Located about 40 kilometers west of central Taipei, the airport sits at 108 feet (33 meters) elevation.

Taiwan's position off the coast of mainland China places it in the path of the East Asian monsoon.

Climate Patterns

Taipei has a humid subtropical climate (Koppen: Cfa) with hot, humid summers and mild, damp winters.

Summer (June-September) brings highs of 33-35°C (91-95°F) with high humidity and frequent typhoon threats. Winters are mild with highs around 16-19°C (61-66°F).

The Meiyu (plum rain) season in May-June brings extended wet periods.

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Seasonal Trading Considerations

Winter (December - February): Mild and damp with highs 16-19°C (61-66°F). Cold fronts occasionally drop temperatures below 10°C.

Spring (March - May): Warming gradually. Meiyu rains begin in May.

Summer (June - September): Hot and humid with highs 33-35°C (91-95°F). Typhoon season peaks July-September.

Autumn (October - November): Gradually cooling. Late typhoon risk.

Trading Tips for Taipei

Typhoons are the major weather hazard from June through October. Track all western Pacific tropical systems.

The northeast monsoon in winter can bring extended periods of cloud, rain, and cooler temperatures.

The Meiyu season in May-June creates persistent cloud and rain.

Data Release Schedule

Typical release times for key data products at RCSS. Times shown in UTC.

Data Type	Typical Time (UTC)	Variability
METAR Hourly observations	Hourly at :53	±1 min

6-Hour High/Low Reports

These METARs include 6-hour maximum and minimum temperatures, useful for tracking intraday temperature trends.

00:53 UTC

06:53 UTC

12:53 UTC

18:53 UTC

Note: Times are approximate and may vary. CLI reports are the official resolution source for temperature markets. See NWS Data Guide for more information.

Forecasting Challenges

Typhoon Effects: Tropical cyclones create large forecast uncertainty during summer and autumn.

Monsoon Intensity: The strength of winter monsoon surges affects temperature.

Meiyu Timing: The onset and intensity of plum rains impacts May-June temperatures.