Weekly weather forecast: Rain returns to eastern Taiwan from the 6th; central and southern Taiwan stay sunny

Northern Taiwan: Mostly sunny to cloudy in the first half, turning cloudy from the 6th

Northern Taiwan is forecast to be mostly sunny to cloudy over the coming week, with slightly different sky conditions in the first and second halves. Skies will be sunny on Sunday, Nov. 1, turn cloudy after being sunny on Monday, Nov. 2, and be sunny with periods of cloud on Tuesday, Nov. 3. They are forecast to turn sunny again from Wednesday, Nov. 4, through Thursday, Nov. 5. Around the weekend, on Friday, Nov. 6, and Saturday, Nov. 7, skies will turn cloudy, with a 40% chance of rain forecast. Taipei's high on Friday, Nov. 6, is forecast at 25°C, lower than on Thursday, Nov. 5. Those planning to go out over the weekend may want to note the shift to cloudier skies and lower temperatures.

Central and southern Taiwan: Sunny for seven consecutive days, stable weather over the weekend

The weather in central and southern Taiwan is not expected to change much over the coming week. Sunny conditions are forecast every day from Sunday, Nov. 1, through Saturday, Nov. 7, with just a 10% chance of rain each day. No significant periods of rain are expected during that time, allowing more flexibility in planning outdoor activities. Friday, Nov. 6, and Saturday, Nov. 7, are also forecast to remain sunny, with a 10% chance of rain on both days. No change is expected on Saturday, keeping conditions consistent around the weekend. Taichung's high on Sunday, Nov. 1, is forecast at 31°C. Daytime temperatures are expected to vary little thereafter, with sunny and stable weather prevailing.

Eastern Taiwan: Rain from the 2nd, returning on the 6th and 7th

Rain is forecast on several days in eastern Taiwan over the coming week, mainly after Monday, Nov. 2. Sunday, Nov. 1, will be sunny. Monday, Nov. 2, is forecast to be sunny with occasional rain. On Tuesday, Nov. 3, rain is expected with occasional breaks; the chance of rain is forecast at 80%, and rainfall is expected to be moderate. On Wednesday, Nov. 4, rain will turn to sunshine, followed by sunny skies on Thursday, Nov. 5. Rain is forecast again on Friday, Nov. 6, with sunny periods at times. On Saturday, Nov. 7, rain is expected to let up at times. Moderate rainfall is forecast on both days. Those heading out over the weekend should bring an umbrella or other rain gear. Hualien's high on Saturday, Nov. 7, is forecast at 22°C, lower than on Friday, Nov. 6.