Taipei events & things to do in November 2026
Start with Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan), Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, plus National Revolutionary Martyrs' Shrine. November in Taipei averages 25°C / 77°F highs, 19°C / 67°F nights, and about 12 rainy days.
Expect 25°C/77°F days and about 12 rainy ones in November. Start with these:
- Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan)★ 4.7 · 1.4k reviewsThe stair climb above Xinyi gives the classic Taipei 101 photo angle.
- Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall★ 4.5 · 81.5k reviewsThe white memorial hall, blue roof, Liberty Square, National Theater, and National Concert Hall form Taipei's largest ceremonial civic space in…
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By TripSapien Research · Updated June 3, 2026
Taipei in November 2026
Weather
TempTemperature
77°F / 67°F
24.9°C / 19.3°C
RainPrecipitation
12d
3.5in · 90mm
LightDaylight
10.8h
November cools down and dries somewhat, making it one of the more comfortable months for MRT-heavy sightseeing.
About Taipei
City overview
Taipei sits in a mountain-ringed basin where the Tamsui and Keelung rivers, MRT lines, and surrounding hot-spring hills shape daily travel. Xinyi, Wanhua, Daan, Shilin, Beitou, and Wenshan each give a different version of the city: tower skyline, old temples, student food streets, museums, baths, and tea mountains.
Food & drink
Taipei is built for grazing: beef noodle soup, oyster omelet, oyster vermicelli, fried chicken fillet, stinky tofu, xiaolongbao, and aiyu jelly all belong on a first trip. Shilin, Ningxia, and Raohe night markets cover snacks, Yongkang Street is a beef-noodle and shaved-ice anchor, Din Tai Fung began on Xinyi Road, and prices stay lower than Tokyo, Seoul, or Hong Kong unless you choose hotel dining or Michelin tasting rooms.
Top sights
Ranked for November suitability using weather, setting, ratings, and review volume.
- 1National Revolutionary Martyrs' Shrine
- 2Maokong Gondola & Taipei Zoo
- 3Shilin, Ningxia & Raohe night markets
- 4Bao'an Temple
- 5National Palace Museum
- 6Longshan Temple
- 7Beitou Hot Springs
- 8Taipei 101
1National Revolutionary Martyrs' Shrine
4.4★ · 5,640outdoorOpen dailyThe shrine north of the city centre is known for formal guard ceremonies and a quieter setting than Liberty Square. It pairs well with the National Palace Museum or Shilin stops.
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2Maokong Gondola & Taipei Zoo
4.5★ · 561outdoorClosed MonThe gondola climbs from Taipei Zoo into Wenshan tea country, making Maokong the easiest mountain-and-teahouse half-day on the MRT network. Clear late afternoons give the best city views.
3Shilin, Ningxia & Raohe night markets
4.2★ · 60,613outdoorOpen dailyTaipei's night markets turn dinner into a route: Shilin is the largest name, Ningxia is compact and food-focused, and Raohe runs in a single lantern-lit line near Songshan. They are the easiest way to sample multiple snacks without a restaurant booking.
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- 4Bao'an Temple
- 5National Palace Museum
- 6Longshan Temple
Neighborhoods
1Xinyi
Xinyi is the skyline district: Taipei 101, department stores, city hall, clubs, and Elephant Mountain access. It is clean, vertical, and pricier than the older west side.
2Wanhua & Ximending
Wanhua is Taipei's old core around Longshan Temple, while Ximending adds youth fashion, cinemas, street snacks, and pedestrian neon. The contrast is the point: temple incense and pop retail sit minutes apart.
3Zhongzheng
Zhongzheng is the political and academic centre, with Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, government buildings, Taipei Main Station, and access to Gongguan and National Taiwan University areas.
Day trips
22km / about 40m by MRT Red Line from Taipei Main Station
Tamsui
Tamsui gives Taipei a river-mouth promenade, Fort San Domingo, sunset snacks, and ferry options. It is the easiest half-day that still feels outside the city.
35km / about 1h by train to Ruifang, then bus or taxi
Jiufen
Jiufen climbs a hillside of teahouses, stair lanes, and old gold-mining views toward the northeast coast. Go weekday or early because the main steps choke with day-tour traffic.
40km / about 75-90m by train via Ruifang to the Pingxi Line
Pingxi
Pingxi and Shifen are the sky-lantern and waterfall day trip on the old branch railway. Around the Lantern Festival, crowd control changes the whole transport plan.
Getting around
Taipei MRT trains run roughly 06:00-midnight, with EasyCard fares usually NT20-65 and a 20% discount on many rides; the same card works on buses, YouBike, and convenience-store payments. Taoyuan Airport MRT Express reaches Taipei Main Station in about 38 minutes for around NT150-160, while Maokong Gondola and river/MRT combinations handle the mountain and Tamsui edges.
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Common questions about Taipei in November
- Best rainy-day things to do in Taipei in November
November averages 12 rainy days in Taipei, so keep these indoor stops as realistic backups.
- Bao'an Temple — Dalongdong Bao'an Temple sits north of the old core and is often paired with the Confucius Temple. Its restored woodwork and festival calendar make it less rushed than Longshan.
- National Palace Museum — The Shilin museum holds imperial Chinese collections spanning roughly 5,000 years, with only a small share displayed at one time. It is the city's highest-value indoor stop on rainy days.
- Longshan Temple — Wanhua's Longshan Temple is the best first stop for old Taipei temple life, incense, carved roof detail, and the surrounding herb and night-market lanes. Combine it with Ximending on the same MRT line.
- Beitou Hot Springs — Beitou turns the northern MRT line into a hot-spring district with public baths, hotels, the Hot Spring Museum, and steaming Thermal Valley. Winter and rainy days make it feel especially useful.
- What to pack for Taipei in November
Pack for November's weather, not a generic Taipei checklist.
- Layerable daytime clothes for average highs around 25°C / 77°F.
- A light evening layer because nights average 19°C / 67°F.
- Compact rain gear and shoes that handle wet pavement across about 12 rainy days.
- How many days do you need in Taipei
- 4 days covers the main Taipei highlights at a realistic pace. Add 3 extra days if you want the listed day trips.
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