Weekly weather forecast: Rain in the north and east Friday; cooler weekend

Northern Taiwan: Rain focused on Friday, skies clear over the weekend

The north will be mostly sunny this week, with rain concentrated on November 20 (Friday). Skies will be sunny from November 16 (Monday) to 18 (Wednesday), then turn cloudy on the 19th (Thursday). On the 20th (Friday), the chance of rain is 60%, with moderate rainfall expected; skies will then clear. Bring rain gear when going out, and consider avoiding that day for outdoor plans.

The north will be sunny on both weekend days, the 21st (Saturday) and 22nd (Sunday), making them suitable for outings. In Taipei, the high on November 20 (Friday) is forecast to be 19°C, lower than on the 19th (Thursday), marking a turning point in temperatures this week.

Central and southern Taiwan: Mainly sunny to cloudy, temperatures fall from the 20th

Central and southern Taiwan will have mainly sunny to cloudy conditions this week. From November 16 (Monday) to 20 (Friday), skies will generally be sunny and the chance of rain will be low, with little change in conditions. Outdoor plans can proceed as usual, and weekday activities should be easy to plan.

The weekend forecast varies somewhat: on the 21st (Saturday), some places in central and southern Taiwan will be sunny and others cloudy. The chance of rain is higher in the south, at 40%. On the 22nd (Sunday), skies will turn sunny across central and southern Taiwan. In Taichung, the high on November 20 (Friday) is forecast to be 23°C, lower than on the 19th (Thursday), with temperatures remaining relatively low over the weekend.

Eastern Taiwan: Cloudy with occasional rain on the 20th, markedly cooler over the weekend

Conditions in the east will be stable early in the week, with rain concentrated on the 20th (Friday). From November 16 (Monday) to 19 (Thursday), skies will be sunny, with occasional clouds, and the chance of rain will be low, making outdoor plans easier to arrange. On the 20th (Friday), skies will be cloudy with occasional rain. The chance of rain is 70%, though rainfall amounts are expected to be lower. Bring rain gear when going out.

The east will be cloudy on the weekend, the 21st (Saturday), before skies turn sunny on the 22nd (Sunday). In Hualien, the high on the 21st (Saturday) is forecast to be 16°C, lower than on the 20th (Friday). Temperatures will be low on both weekend days, making this the coolest period of the week.