πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡Ό Taiwan travel essentials

Everything you need to plan a trip to Taiwan β€” climate, currency, packing essentials, public holidays, voltage and plug types, and what locals actually wear.

Currency
NT$ TWD
Taiwan Dollar Β· vs USD
Electricity
110V Β· 60Hz
Plug: Type A, Type B
Best months
Nov, Mar, Dec
Avg high 24Β°C Β· 8 rain days
Capital time zone
Asia/Taipei
Cities covered
1
1 with full climate data

Top cities in Taiwan

Local style + dress code

Taipei is casual + humid. Linen beats cotton. Pack a folding umbrella β€” sudden rain year-round.

Dress code: casual

Public holidays in Taiwan

Plan around national holidays β€” many businesses close, transport gets busier, and prices for flights/hotels can spike.

πŸ“… See the full 2026 calendar for Taiwan β†’

Money & currency

The Taiwan Dollar (TWD, symbol NT$) is the official currency. Live exchange rates are updated daily.

What to pack

Each city has month-by-month packing lists computed from local climate data β€” temperatures, rainfall, peak hazard seasons, and Taiwan's dress code.

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