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Hualien and Taroko in August
The year's rain peaks now, with about 9.9 in (251 mm) falling in Hualien and Taroko, alongside highs near 85°F (30°C) and lows of 83°F (29°C).
With a comfort score of 43/100 (12th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by rain.
- Avg high
- 85°F (30°C)
- Avg low
- 83°F (29°C)
- Rain
- 9.9 in (251 mm)
- Humidity
- 82%
- Cloud cover
- 67%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 50 min
- Comfort score
- 43/100 · Tough
What August feels like
Days are warm, averaging 85°F (30°C).
Nights stay warm too, with lows averaging 83°F (29°C).
With 82% average humidity, it feels muggy.
It's a very wet month, with around 9.9 in (251 mm) of rain, so keep plans flexible and have indoor backups ready.
Plan around August
August is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are October – March.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, July – September.
- Comfort slips from 53/100 in July to 43/100.
- Our Taipei, Jiufen & Taroko route recommends Oct – Dec, Mar – May, so August falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 85°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Quick-dry fabrics82% average humidity
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes9.9 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Hualien and Taroko in August
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Dongdamen Night Market
Large night market with an Indigenous food section serving grilled meats and millet wine.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 9.9 in of rain.
Hualien Cultural and Creative Industries Park
Converted winery buildings with craft shops, galleries and cafes.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop for a month with 9.9 in of rain.
Qingshui Cliffs
Sheer cliffs plunging into turquoise water along the Suhua Highway.
Gongzheng Baozi
Round-the-clock steamed bun shop famous for small pork buns and dumplings.
Why now Easy to slot in when August's rain moves in.
Pine Garden
Japanese-era military building in a pine grove overlooking Hualien port.
Nearby in August
- Taipei in August~72 mi · highs 86°F, 10.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Jiufen and Pingxi in August~79 mi · highs 83°F, 10.4 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Tainan in August~111 mi · highs 85°F, 17.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Hualien and Taroko in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Hualien and Taroko?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 43/100, held back mainly by rain. The best months are October – March. Expect highs of 85°F (30°C) and 9.9 in (251 mm) of rain. Our Taipei, Jiufen & Taroko route recommends Oct – Dec, Mar – May, so August is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Hualien and Taroko in August?
Average highs are 85°F (30°C) and average lows 83°F (29°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Hualien and Taroko in August?
Yes: about 9.9 in (251 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 62.7 in (1593 mm).
What should I pack for Hualien and Taroko in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 85°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), quick-dry fabrics (82% average humidity), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (9.9 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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