Rainy day Taipei: museums, markets, tea, and cozy food

Taipei’s rain can be intense, but the city is built to absorb it. Covered walkways, dense neighborhoods, and great indoor culture make rainy days surprisingly productive.

Think of rain as an excuse to do the city’s cozy things: tea, bookstores, exhibitions, and soup.

Choose one primary indoor anchor (museum, creative park, or big market), then add two small ‘comfort stops’ (café, dessert, tea house). End with a warm meal or a soak in Beitou.

Creative parks like Huashan and Songshan are ideal: exhibitions, shops, and food in a contained area. Museums also work well—just check what’s open and don’t try to do too many in one day.

If you want to keep moving without getting drenched, pick districts with easy indoor hopping (Zhongshan and Zhongzheng are great), then use cafés and museums as your “weather buffers.”

Bring an umbrella, but also consider footwear with grip. Taipei sidewalks can get slick in heavy rain. If your shoes are comfortable, you’ll still enjoy your day even if your plan shifts.