One-week weather forecast: Taipei turns from hot to rainy, while other areas stay mostly sunny and dry

Taipei will be sunny and then scorching early in the week, before temperatures drop sharply with Wednesday’s rain

Taipei is forecast to be mostly sunny during the first half of the week, followed by a marked shift to scorching heat and rain midweek. From October 17 (Saturday) to 19 (Monday), highs will range from 32 to 34°C, with only a 10% chance of rain and generally stable weather. On the 20th (Tuesday), the high will reach 35°C, bringing scorching conditions. Those heading out during the day should take extra precautions against the sun and drink plenty of water. On the 21st (Wednesday), a cold front will sweep across nearby areas, raising the chance of rain to 70%. The weather will turn rainy with occasional sunny breaks, and the high will fall sharply to 27°C, with a low of 22°C. Temperatures will be markedly lower than the previous day. Those going out are advised to bring rain gear and watch for slippery roads. Overall, temperatures will fluctuate significantly.

Taipei will turn sunny again from Thursday, with noticeably cooler temperatures

After the cold front passes, Taipei’s rainy midweek weather will give way to continued sunshine later in the week, while temperatures gradually cool from the earlier heat. On the 22nd (Thursday), skies will be sunny, the chance of rain will fall to 10%, and temperatures will reach a high of 26°C and a low of 20°C. Friday the 23rd will also be sunny, with the chance of rain remaining at 10%, a high of 27°C and a low of 20°C—broadly similar to Thursday. Compared with the scorching 35°C on Tuesday the 20th, highs on the 22nd and 23rd will be markedly lower, a difference of 8 to 9°C. This indicates that the latter part of the week will be cooler and more stable. Those going out in the morning or evening are advised to wear an extra layer of warm clothing.

Kaohsiung, Taichung and Hualien will be mostly sunny with little rain, but cooling will vary

Kaohsiung, Taichung and Hualien are forecast to be mostly sunny with little rain this week, with the chance of rain staying at 10% throughout. On October 17 (Saturday), highs and lows will be 31°C and 26°C in Kaohsiung, 33°C and 24°C in Taichung, and 30°C and 25°C in Hualien. All three cities will turn sunny and stable under the influence of a ridge of high pressure. By October 22 (Thursday), Kaohsiung’s high will be 31°C, similar to October 17; Taichung’s will fall to 29°C; and Hualien’s will drop to 25°C, the sharpest decrease among the three cities. On October 23 (Friday), Kaohsiung’s high will edge down to 30°C, Taichung’s will remain at 29°C, unchanged from the previous day, and Hualien’s will rebound to 26°C. Temperature changes will vary across the three cities.