In general, the autumn months, September through November is the greatest time, because conditions are warmer and dryer, air pollution is at the lowest, and prices are lower. Spring can be clear and dry, or wet and grey, or even ruined by a sandstorm from China. Sometimes you get all of these conditions in one day.
Summer is from June through August and is a wonderful time to visit the east shore, particularly for outdoor activities, but be cautious of typhoons, that can hit the island from June to October. Summer is not a good time for traveling to the outer islands because they can become crowded with tourists, and flights and hotels are tricky to acquire. Try October to November when prices are lower and the weather is still great.
HOLIDAYS
January - New Year's Day & Founding Day
January - New Year's Day 2nd Day
January - Bank Holiday
February - Chinese New Year
March - Youth Day
April - Tomb Sweeping Day
June - Tuen Ng (Dragon Boat) Festival
July - Bank Holiday
September - Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
September - Teachers' Day (Birthday of Confucius)
October - National Day
October - Taiwan Restoration Day
October - Birthday of Chiang Kai-shek
November - Birthday of Dr Sun Yat Sen
December - Constitution Day
Weekend - Saturday, Sunday
