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 · 1.5k reviewsThe stair climb above Xinyi gives the classic Taipei 101 photo angle.
- Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall★ 4.5 · 82.9k reviewsThe white memorial hall, blue roof, Liberty Square, National Theater, and National Concert Hall form Taipei's largest ceremonial civic space in…
By TripSapien · Updated November 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★ · 5,764outdoorOpen 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★ · 584outdoorClosed 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★ · 61,211outdoorOpen 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
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.
5National 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.
Wikipedia6Longshan 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.
7Beitou 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.
8Taipei 101
The 101-floor Xinyi tower is the skyline marker and New Year fireworks stage, with an observation deck above the shopping podium. Pair it with Elephant Mountain for the outside view back to the tower.
Sunset observation slots and New Year fireworks periods need advance planning.
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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.
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- 4Daan, Yongkang & Shida
Daan is the food-and-cafe base for many visitors, with Yongkang Street, Shida student lanes, Daan Forest Park, and small tea houses. It is central without Xinyi's mall feel.
- 5Shilin & Tianmu
Shilin puts the National Palace Museum, Shilin Night Market, and riverside access on the northern map. Tianmu adds international schools, quieter residential streets, and easy taxi hops toward Yangmingshan.
- 6Beitou & Wenshan
Beitou is Taipei's hot-spring edge, while Wenshan is the tea-and-zoo side with Maokong Gondola. Both are MRT-reachable half-day districts rather than quick downtown detours.
- 7Ankang
Ankang has local stops such as Din Tai Fung A13 Branch for dumplings and Flare Taipei for cocktails. The area features shopping at Far Eastern Department Store Xinyi A13.
- 8Beitou
Famous for its hot springs, with public baths and luxurious resorts like the Grand View Resort. The Beitou Hot Springs Museum, housed in a historic Japanese-style building, offers a glimpse into the area's past.
- 9Caiyuan
Close to Ximending, known for trendy shops, street performances, and a lively nightlife scene.
- 10Ciyou
Ciyou Temple, built in the 18th century, is dedicated to the sea goddess Mazu and serves as a focal point for local religious life, especially during Mazu's birthday celebrations with processions and offerings. The area around the temple is lively, with community events and cultural activities.
- 11Da’an
Taipei's leafy central-east district, where university streets, residential lanes, and major boulevards meet. Da'an Forest Park provides the green heart, while Yongkang Street's food shops, the Jianguo weekend markets, and cafés around National Taiwan University make the area both cultured and intensely everyday.
- 12Daren
- 13Datong
One of the oldest areas in Taipei, known for its Japanese colonial and Qing dynasty architecture. Dihua Street features Chinese herbal and dry goods shops.
- 14De'an
- 15Fazhi
- 16Fushi
- 17Futai
The Taipei Futai Street Mansion, also known as Yamato-chō Mansion, is the only historical commercial building in the area, located at Yanping South Road No.26. It's a notable site within the Bo'ai Special Zone.
- 18Fuzhong Shopping Area
- 19Guoye
- 20Guting
- 21Jingmei
- 22Jiren
- 23Linxi
Linxi in Taipei is home to the National Palace Museum, which holds one of the world's largest collections of Chinese art artifacts. The neighborhood also features other art museums.
- 24Liuyi
- 25Mingsheng
The Mingsheng Temple, where worshippers honor Guan Yu. The temple, originally called Quanzhong Hall, was built in 1948 and is a notable landmark in the area.
- 26Mitsui Outlet Park
- 27Muzha District
- 28Nangang District
Home to the Academia Sinica and the Taipei World Trade Center Nangang Exhibition Hall. Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Taipei Nangang offers shopping and dining options for visitors.
- 29Neihu District
Neihu District in Taipei features Bihu Park and the Taipei Flower Market, alongside public markets and city parks.
- 30Pifu
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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- Is Taipei worth visiting in November
- Yes. November in Taipei averages 25°C / 77°F highs, 19°C / 67°F nights, and about 12 rainy days.
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