Taiwan Weather in February

February is one of the best times to visit Taiwan, with mild weather and low rainfall making it perfect for outdoor activities and cultural experiences. With less crowds, clear skies and pleasant temperatures, February is an ideal month to explore Taiwan's spring scenery and festive celebrations. Tourism would starts to pick up at the middle and end of February due to the cherry blossoms.

Weather Averages in February: 

• Temperature range: 16–22°C (60–71°F)
• Rainfall: 7 cm (3 inches)
• Rainy days: 9
• Sunshine hours/day: 3
• Humidity: 78% (humid across the island, particularly muggy on the Penghu Islands)

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• February Climate Comparison
• The Best Things to Do in Taiwan in February
• Festivals and Events that may Impact Your Trip
• What to Wear in February
• Recommended Tours for Taiwan in February

February Climate Comparison (Averages) for Taiwan's Top Tourism Areas

Temperature differences across the island are small. The south, east, and west generally have warmer and drier weather than the north.  The north, including Taipei, sees more rain and occasional overcast skies. Overall, February offers comfortable conditions for travel across Taiwan.

The Best Things to Do in Taiwan in February

One of the biggest highlights is the Lantern Festival, a stunning event that draws visitors from around the world. Cities light up with dazzling lantern displays and sky lantern releases, creating a magical atmosphere.

As for nature landscapes, cherry blossoms bloom beautifully across the island in February, especially in Taipei and Taichung, adding to the scenic charm.

With the mild weather conditions February is a great time of the year for all kinds of activities. These are some of the things we suggest doing and seeing while you are in Taiwan in February:

1. Marvel at the Displays at Taiwan's Lantern Festival

Fifteen days into the Chinese New Year, Taiwan traditionally celebrates the Lantern Festival. In 2025 the Lantern Festival starts on February 12, and in 2026 this falls on March 3. The name of the festival comes from the many traditional rice paper lanterns that are lit up around Taiwan at this time of the year.

Most cities on the island have displays that are put up around the actual date of the Lantern Festival, and are then on display for a few weeks. There is also a main national Lantern Festival celebration, and in 2025 this is held in Taoyuan. The lights and lanterns set up for this main celebration are always incredible, with 2025's centerpiece created especially. It is being themed around the upcoming Year of the Snake by a Taiwanese artist, combining the universal symbol for infinity with the theme of paradise.

Lanterns on the streets at the Lantern Festival

If you are hoping to visit, we recommend reaching out to China Highlights to help arrange tickets and plan your visit since the festival is very popular. You can contact us for that here.

2. Appreciate Taipei's Cherry Blossoms and the Cherry Blossom Festival at Wuji Tianyuan Temple

February is a great time of the year to enjoy Taiwan's cherry blossoms, particularly around Taipei. In general, cherry blossoms start coming out towards the end of January, with February and March being peak times of the year to enjoy them. 

Just outside of downtown Taipei, we suggest walking around Yangmingshan National Park where you can see cherry blossoms, azaleas, camellias, wild peonies, and peach blossoms. It is a popular destination for those wanting to go for a hike, and the park is also home to hot springs.

Another good spot to visit in early February is Wuji Tianyuan Temple, a beautiful 200-meter-tall (660-foot-tall) pagoda surrounded by cherry blossom trees. They bloom for a few weeks with the official Cherry Blossom Festival running between February 5 and 18 in 2025. 2026 dates will vary slightly, but have not been published yet. During the Cherry Blossom Festival the trees are lit up between 4.30pm and 8.30pm every day and other sculptures will also be set up on display.

Cherry blossoms at Wuji Tianyuan Temple

You could also check out our itinerary: The Essence of Taiwan: 9-Day Taipei, Jiufen, Taichung, Puli, Alishan, Chiayi, Taipei, Pingxi and Yangmingshan Tour

3. Photograph Taichung's Cherry Blossoms at Wuling Farm or Tai'an Police Station

In February, Taichung also has some beautiful spots to visit to see the cherry blossoms. One of the best spots to visit is Wuling Farm where you can photograph over 20,000 cherry blossom trees. 

Taking photo of cherry blossoms

While dates vary each year due to weather conditions, the 2025 season is predicted to happen between February 10 and 23, with peak bloom expected on February 20. 2026 dates might vary slightly but are usually similar. 

Another perhaps unexpected spot in Taichung at which to see cherry blossoms is the Tai'an Police Station. This station has lots of beautiful cherry blossoms planted around it, with most blooming around late February.

4. Release a Lantern at the Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival

Also part of the traditional Lantern Festival, on February 12 in 2025 (and March 3 in 2026), the Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival will be held. On this day at the Pingxi Junior High School and Shifen Square, people write their wishes on a sky lantern and release them. Releases usually happen in batches every 20 minutes between 6pm and 9pm.

You will be able to buy lanterns at one of the many shops at both locations to help you also bring in the new year in Taiwan with good luck! If you don't want to release one yourself, it's still worth visiting to enjoy the beautiful sight of hundreds of lanterns going up.

Festivals and Events that may Impact Your Trip

In 2025, Chinese New Year falls between January 27 and February 2. Since it's the most important festival and public holiday for family reunion, many businesses, stores, and museums will be closed. Taiwanese people typically get 8 days off, so plan ahead to avoid disruptions to your trip!

Families get together for reunion dinner

In 2025, the Lantern Festival falls on February 12, 2 weeks after Chinese New Year. This is a busy time of the year to visit Taiwan with lantern celebrations drawing international and domestic tourists alike, but it is not a public holiday. 

February 28 is Peace Memorial Day, a 3-day public holiday in Taiwan. It's a time for reflection, honoring history, and cherishing peace. Most restaurants, museums, and shops would be closed. Larger tourist sites sometimes remain open but we recommend checking ahead.

For 2026, Chinese New Year falls between February 16 and 21, with the Lantern Festival taking place on March 3. 

What to Wear in February

While February is mild in Taiwan, we do recommend bringing a few layers for outdoor exploration and walking around in the evenings and early mornings. It's worth bringing a coat, as well as a few layers so that you can adjust your clothing as needed on the day.

There is a some rainfall in Taiwan in February, particularly in Taipei, so we do also suggest packing an umbrella. Supportive footwear is also a good idea to ensure that you can happily walk around and see everything you want to see during your time in Taiwan.

Recommended Tours for Taiwan in February

All of Taiwan is great to visit in February, with mild weather and not much rainfall throughout the island. If you are visiting for the first time we recommend checking out our most popular Taiwan tours here.

If you already know what you want to see or you have some particular requirements or needs, China Highlights' Taiwan experts can put together your ideal trip to Taiwan. Just contact us to begin a tour inquiry.

For inspiration, see our popular tours, which include cherry blossom sightseeing in February, check out the links below:

• Classic Taiwan: 7-Day Classic Taiwan Tour
• Scenic Yilan and Hualien Tour: 4-Day Scenic Tour
• One-Day Private Yangmingshan Volcano and Beitou Hot Spring Tour

Monthly Weather and Travel Information for Taiwan

For a summary, see The Best Times to Visit Taiwan.