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Full Moon Festival in northern and northeastern Taiwan less ideal for moon viewing; large temperature variations in central and southern regions

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Last updated 2026-09-25 — On Monday, the 18th, the northeast monsoon weakens and temperatures rise. The north and northeast remain relatively cool at 16–23°C, while other areas are cooler in the morning and evening with lows of 16–17°C and highs reaching 26–28°C, showing significant diurnal temperature variation. Keelung’s northern coast, Yilan, and Orchid Island will still experience localized heavier rainfall, and parts of central and southern Taiwan may also see scattered brief showers.

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On Monday, the 18th, the northeast monsoon weakens and temperatures rise. The north and northeast remain relatively cool at 16–23°C, while other areas are cooler in the morning and evening with lows of 16–17°C and highs reaching 26–28°C, showing significant diurnal temperature variation. Keelung’s northern coast, Yilan, and Orchid Island will still experience localized heavier rainfall, and parts of central and southern Taiwan may also see scattered brief showers.

Weather overview across Taiwan on February 18. (Image / Central Weather Bureau)

Tuesday, the 19th (Lantern Festival), will have weather conditions similar to Monday. On Wednesday, the 20th, the north and eastern half of Taiwan will still see localized brief showers, while other areas will be mostly cloudy to sunny.

On Thursday, the 21st, and Friday, the 22nd, a frontal system will be over northern Taiwan’s offshore waters. The north and eastern half will have localized brief showers with slightly cooler temperatures, while the central and southern regions will see scattered brief showers.

On Saturday, the 23rd, the northeast monsoon strengthens again. The north and eastern half will see temperatures around 16–19°C with localized brief showers, while other areas will be mostly cloudy, also experiencing notable day-night temperature differences.   

 
Over the next five days starting the 18th, low clouds or localized fog may affect visibility in western Taiwan as well as Kinmen and Matsu. Extra caution is advised when driving or engaging in outdoor activities.

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