Taiwan Weather in March

March is one of the best and most popular time to visit Taiwan, with mild to warm weather and lower rainfall before the summer heat and rainy season arrive. There are no major public holidays, thus your travel plans won’t be disrupted.

Days are pleasantly warm, though the south can feel hotter while the north may still have cooler mornings and evenings. Whether you prefer outdoor adventures or indoor exploration, March offers great conditions for both. 

Weather Averages in March:

• Temperature range: 18–24°C (64–76°F)
• Rainfall: 8 cm (3 inches)
• Rainy days: 10
• Sunshine hours/day: 4
• Humidity: 77% (humid across the island, especially on the Penghu Islands)

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• March Climate Comparison
• The Best Things to Do in Taiwan in March
• What to Wear in March
• Recommended Tours for Taiwan in March

March Climate Comparison (Averages) for Taiwan’s Top Tourism Areas

March in Taiwan brings mild mornings and evenings with warm daytime temperatures, perfect for outdoor adventures and island exploration. Tainan is generally warmer than Taipei and Hualien.

Rainfall is moderate and it would not affect your travel plans. As winter transitions to spring, the north sees more rain and cooler weather, while the south enjoys warmer days, sometimes even feeling hot.

The Best Things to Do in Taiwan in March

In March in Taiwan, you will be able to enjoy seeing cherry blossoms, as well as other beautiful plant life, like azaleas and maple trees. There’s also a great exhibition at the National Palace Museum looking at treasures that relate to the seasons from the Qing Dynasty, and the Flying Fish Festival is held on Orchid Island.

March’s mild weather means that you can do lots of outdoor exploration, particularly in the south of Taiwan where the weather is slightly warmer. However, there are things suitable to do throughout the entire island. 

1. Gaze at Taiwan’s Gorgeous Cherry Blossoms 

Taiwan is home to some great cherry blossoms, which you can see from the end of January into March. Late February into early March are peak times to enjoy them, although dates might vary depending on the weather. 

For those who enjoy the outdoors and want to go for a walk, we can recommend spending some time in Aowanda Forest Recreation Area in Nantou. It’s a little off the beaten path, and you can enjoy both maple trees blooming in March, as well as its cherry blossoms. 

Alishan is also great destination to enjoy cherry blossoms from middle to end of March into early April. They bloom later than most other cherry blossoms throughout the island due to their higher elevation. We suggest visiting Alishan Forest Railway tracks as well as Zhaoping Park.

Alishan mini-train passing the Cherry Blossom Railroad

2. View Taiwan’s Beautiful Spring Scenery at Yangmingshan or Da’an Forest Park

March isn’t just about cherry blossoms—you’ll also find stunning azaleas and other spring flowers in full bloom. Yangmingshan is a top spot in Taipei, featuring azaleas, cherry blossoms, and calla lilies. You can explore it for a few hours or spend the whole day hiking its scenic trails. You could look at our Yangmingshan Tour: One-Day Private Yangmingshan Volcano & Beitou Hot Spring Tour.

Calla lilies in Yangmingshan

Da’an Forest Park is another great choice, offering peaceful ponds, pavilions, and walking paths. It’s a refreshing escape from the city and even has a playground, making it perfect for families.

3. Visit Orchid Island for the Flying Fish Festival

Between the end of March and early summer, the remote Orchid Island hosts the Flying Fish Festival. Orchid Island is found off the southeast coast of Taiwan, and is home to the Tao people. The Tao people are Taiwan’s most remote aboriginal tribe.

The Flying Fish Festival is when the Tao people catch fish and hang them up to dry on racks. After the spring season, fishing stops in order to allow fish populations to recover. This is a great festival to visit due to the important premise of respect for nature. The visit is also worth it because of the beautiful scenery surrounding the island. 

Fish are hanging on racks to dry in the Flying Fish Festival

4. View the exhibition at the Taipei National Palace Museum

In 2025, between January 28 and April 27 you will be able to see the "Celebrating the Seasons: Qing Dynasty Treasures from the National Palace Museum" exhibition at the National Palace Museum. This is the perfect escape should you happen upon a rainy morning or afternoon in Taipei. 

The exhibition shows the importance of each of the different seasons, festivals, observances, and solar terms, breaking them down into the history of the period through carefully curated artifacts. You’ll be able to learn a lot about the Qing court and how the seasonal rhythms and cycles affected life at the time.

And while you are there you can’t skip the permanent exhibits, including the famous Jadeite Cabbage, a beautifully carved Qing Dynasty jade cabbage. You might have seen photos of it before, but it is certainly worth checking out in person. 

Jadeite Cabbage at the Taipei National Palace Museum

The Jadeite Cabbage is found next to a meat-shaped piece of jade very convincingly resembling dongpo pork, a local delicacy, as well as some other interesting pieces of Taiwanese history and art. 

A visit to the museum is perfectly followed up by a walk around the beautiful grounds, the style of which is based on a traditional Chinese gardening technique.

What to Wear in March

Due to the variety in weather in Taiwan in March, we recommend packing and bringing plenty of layers. 

If you are visiting Tainan at the end of March, for example, you will need mostly summer clothing. However, Taipei at the beginning of March would likely still require a light coat or a thick jumper. Bringing a mixture of items will ensure that you come prepared. In general, we suggest preparing long trousers as well as shorts or a skirt, t-shirts, and some layers on top. 

Bringing an umbrella comes recommended. And wearing supportive footwear that is waterproof will ensure you can explore comfortably for the entire duration of your trip. 

Recommended Tours for Taiwan in March

Throughout March the entire Taiwan is great to visit. So, all of our Taiwan tours are worth checking out. They’ll give some inspiration to help you decide how long you’d like to visit for and what you want to prioritize seeing.

Our Taiwan experts are more than happy to arrange a bespoke itinerary for you. To get started, contact us to begin a tour inquiry. 

These are some of our most popular Taiwan tours that we recommend for March, which include seeing the cherry blossoms and can also include time to enjoy the azaleas or lilies:

• The Essence of Taiwan: 9-Day Taipei, Jiufen, Taichung, Puli, Alishan, Chiayi, Taipei, Pingxi and Yangmingshan Tour
• Classic Taiwan: 7-Day Classic Taiwan Tour
• One-Day Private Jiufen Gold Rush Town and Keeling Harbor Night Market

Monthly Weather and Travel Information for Taiwan

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