Weekly forecast: Rain chances rise across northern, central and southern Taiwan and Hualien before skies clear

October 20–21: Fronts bring varying rain across the region

In the first part of the week (October 20–21), Taipei, Taichung, Kaohsiung and Hualien are all affected by a front, but weather conditions and rain chances vary markedly. On Tuesday, October 20, a stationary front stretches across the areas around all four cities, though skies are forecast to be sunny in each. Highs are forecast at 34°C in Taipei, 33°C in Taichung, 31°C in Kaohsiung and 31°C in Hualien, with a 10% chance of rain in each location. On Wednesday, October 21, a cold front crosses the same area. Taipei is forecast to turn from sunny to rainy, with the chance of rain rising to 60% and the high falling to 30°C. Taichung, Kaohsiung and Hualien are forecast to remain sunny, with highs of 33°C, 31°C and 32°C, respectively, and a 10% chance of rain in each.

October 22–24: Rain intensifies, with heavy rain or storms forecast in all four locations on Saturday

In the middle of the week (October 22–24), rain chances rise across Taipei, Taichung, Kaohsiung and Hualien, with heavy rain or storms forecast. On Thursday, October 22, Taipei is forecast to be rainy, with occasional breaks; the chance of rain rises to 80%, and the high falls to 23°C. Taichung and Kaohsiung are forecast to remain sunny, with highs of 28°C and 31°C, respectively. Hualien is forecast to be sunny with periods of cloud, with a high of 30°C and a 20% chance of rain. On Friday, October 23, heavy rain or storms are forecast in Taipei, Taichung and Hualien, with rain chances of 70% to 90% and highs of 27°C to 28°C. Kaohsiung is forecast to turn from sunny to rainy, with a 60% chance of rain and a high of 29°C. On Saturday, October 24, heavy rain or storms are forecast in Taipei, Taichung, Kaohsiung and Hualien, with rain chances of 60% to 90% and highs of 27°C to 30°C.

October 25–26: Rain eases, then skies turn sunny

In the latter part of the week (October 25–26), rain is forecast to ease in Taipei, Taichung, Kaohsiung and Hualien compared with the previous two days, with all four locations turning sunny on the 26th. On Sunday, October 25, Taipei is forecast to be sunny, with the chance of rain dropping to 10% and the high rising to 34°C. Taichung is forecast to have rain with sunny periods, a 60% chance of rain and a high of 32°C. Kaohsiung is forecast to be sunny with occasional rain, with a 50% chance of rain and a high of 31°C. Hualien is forecast to have rain with sunny periods, a 60% chance of rain and a high of 28°C. On Monday, October 26, all four locations are forecast to be sunny, with a 10% chance of rain in each. Highs are forecast at 31°C in Taipei, 31°C in Taichung, 31°C in Kaohsiung and 28°C in Hualien.