Taiwan has a subtropical climate, save for the very southern tip of the island, which enjoys a tropical climate. The annual average temperature is 22 degrees Celsius with a low of 12 degrees. Summer is June to August, autumn is September to November, and winter is December to February. March to May is the rainy season, during which the country may experience continuous drizzles. While the summer months coincide with high season for tourism, these months are also the time when typhoons approach or hit Taiwan. Keep an eye out for weather reports as typhoons can be severe and cause flooding. Winters are mild save for some snowfall in the mountains and in the northern lowlands. Odyssey Traveller travels to Taiwan during winter (Taiwan Lantern Festival tour) and autumn (Taiwan Culture & History tour) to take advantage of the cool and comfortable weather and relatively thinner crowds.