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Taipei vs Taichung for Remote Work

Taipei and Taichung are the two largest cities in Taiwan with complete remote-work profiles. Taipei has about 7.9M residents; Taichung has about 2.9M. Taipei is the national capital.

The best remote-work month in Taipei is typically April, compared with November in Taichung. Taipei sees about 16 rainy days that month, while Taichung sees about 7 rainy days. Across the year, temperatures range 14–31°C in Taipei and 13–29°C in Taichung.

Taipei sits at sea level, versus 91 m in Taichung.

Side-by-side

Taipei

Taiwan

Population
7.9M
Elevation
Sea level
Best month
April
Best-month range
19–24°C
Best-month rain
About 16 rainy days
Year temperature range
14–31°C
National capital
Yes

Taichung

Taiwan

Population
2.9M
Elevation
91 m
Best month
November
Best-month range
18–25°C
Best-month rain
About 7 rainy days
Year temperature range
13–29°C
National capital
No

FAQ

Which is larger, Taipei or Taichung?
Taipei is the larger of the two complete profiles in Taiwan, with about 7.9M residents compared with about 2.9M in Taichung.
How does the climate compare in Taipei vs Taichung?
The best remote-work month is typically April in Taipei (21°C avg) and November in Taichung (21°C avg). Rainfall that month is about 16 rainy days in Taipei versus about 7 rainy days in Taichung.