Outdoor exercise
Is it safe to run in Taipei today?
Live AQI and the best running window for Taipei based on Open-Meteo hourly forecasts.
Running today
Yes — generally safe for outdoor running
Current conditions are good for outdoor running, including longer or higher-intensity sessions. Sensitive groups — young children, older adults, and people with asthma or heart conditions — can generally exercise outdoors as normal, but it is still worth checking the hourly forecast below in case conditions shift later in the day.
Current AQI in Taipei
91
Moderate
Updated 19 Jul 2026, 01:00
Best window to run (next 12h)
16:00 – 17:00 · lowest ~69 AQI
Hourly AQI (next 12 hours)
Now
100
09:00
91
10:00
84
11:00
78
12:00
74
13:00
72
14:00
71
15:00
73
16:00
69
17:00
69
18:00
72
19:00
78
What affects air quality for runners in Taipei
Taipei sits in a basin surrounded by mountains, so pollutants can accumulate when winds are weak. Scooter and vehicle emissions produce nitrogen dioxide and fine particles along arterial roads, while regional industrial plumes add to background levels.