• 06Sep

    Weather In Taipei

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    Weather In Taipei

    Taipei is located in the Taipei Basin in northern Taiwan with the Sindian River bordering the south, and the Danshuei on the west. Taipei experiences a humid subtropical type of climate characterized by hot and humid weather. The city experiences extremely warm summers. Taipei also experiences plenty rainfall making humidity levels high and causing frequent thunderstorms. The winters however are short and mild and make it the ideal time to visit Taipei. With hotel accommodation in Taipei being plenty and discounted, tourists can stay at any hotel of their choice based on their taste and preference.

    Taipei basically has to seasons, summer lasting from May to September and a brief winter, lasting from December to March. Most of the rainfall it experiences begins during May end and lasts up till September.

    The hottest months are from June to August with the average annual high temperature ranging from 32° Celsius to 34.3° Celsius. Due to the high levels of humidity, the summers seem a lot warmer than temperatures indicate. The hot summers are punctuated by heavy thunder showers which although brings down the temperatures a bit, often leads to high humidity which makes the place damn and uncomfortable.

    The coldest months are from December to March with the lowest annual average temperature ranging from 15.6° Celsius to 13.9° Celsius. February to April are damp with very little sunlight. The average temperature in winter is around 25° Celsius. This is usually when most tourists visit Taiwan and therefore, is also the time around which many tourist centric events are organized.

    Taipei experiences two kinds of monsoon, the northeast monsoon and the southwest monsoon. Rainfall is highest between the months of June to September, measuring 12.8 inches (325.9 mm) to 14.1 inches (360.5 mm).  Due to Taiwan being located in the Pacific Ocean, Taipei also experiences typhoons between the months of June to October, though the highest concentration of typhoons is in August and September.

    The most comfortable season to visit is the autumn season, when the rainfall is at its lowest and the average temperature is a pleasant mid 20° Celsius. The months of October and November are considered the best months to visit Taipei.  Humidity at this time is at its lowest and the weather remains pleasant. Tourist specific events and special Taipei hotel packages are offered during these months as an incentive to tourists to visit Taipei.

    For more information about hotels in Taipei and Online Booking Services,Please visit our website for booking hotels in – Taipei www.wego.com.

  • 04Sep

    WEATHER IN SINGAPORE

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    WEATHER IN SINGAPORE

     

    Singapore has a tropical rain forest climate and enjoys a uniform climate throughout the year. Due to its close proximity to the equator, Singapore does not experience any major variations in the weather and temperature, except for mild fluctuations. The main features of its climate are uniform temperature and pressure, high humidity and abundant rainfall throughout the year.

    The geographical location and the closeness to the sea greatly influence the climatic conditions of Singapore. Due to the uniform weather, Singapore welcomes tourists almost throughout the year and there are a range of hotels in Singapore catering to every type of visitor, offering the best of hotel deals.

    Singapore has basically two seasons – the summer season and the monsoon season.

    The average temperature in Singapore ranges between 22° Celsius to 34° Celsius (71.6°F to 93.2°F), with the minimum temperature ranging between 22° Celsius to 26° Celsius and the maximum temperature ranging between 31° Celsius to 34° Celsius. The average relative humidity is around 90 percent in the morning and 60 percent during the daytime. However, during the prolonged rainy season, the humidity goes up to 100 percent. The average annual rainfall is around 2,370 mm.

    Though the climate here is uniform almost throughout the year, the months of May and June are the hottest, and are considered the main summer months.

    The weather remains bright and sunny with light winds, and the daytime temperatures soar. During this time the weather is comparatively drier than the monsoon months, and the humidity is comparatively less.

    Singapore experiences monsoons twice a year. The northeast monsoon occurs during the months of December to early March, and is brought on by the northeast winds. During this time, the weather remains cloudy with frequent afternoon showers. Prolonged rainfalls lasting for one to three days at a stretch are common during this time. November and December are the wettest months in Singapore. Afternoon thunderstorms are a frequent occurrence in Singapore, and April sees the maximum thunderstorms.

    Singapore welcomes the monsoon a second time during the months of June to September. This is the southwest monsoon season brought on by the southern winds, and this period is characterized by scattered showers during the late mornings and early afternoons. The western side of Singapore experiences greater rainfall than the eastern part, owing to a rain shadow effect.

    There is no distinct winter months in Singapore though the monsoon months are cooler than the summer months.

    Due to its weather which remains almost constant throughout the year, there is no specific season for tourists to visit Singapore. In fact, tourists throng the place during all the months, though the drier months are best to move around and explore the place. Accommodation is not a problem in Singapore, and hotels offer services taking into account the different types of tourists who visit. One can book Singapore hotels easily from across the world, be it online or though travel agents or airlines.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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