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On the climate data, the best time to visit Hualien and Taroko is October – March, scoring up to 74/100 with highs around 80°F (27°C) and 3.5 in (89 mm) of rain in October. April is a good shoulder-season month. The toughest months are June and August, mainly because of rain.
Highs run from 71°F to 85°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 62.7 in (1593 mm) of rain.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 71°F21°C | 72°F22°C | 74°F23°C | 78°F25°C | 82°F28°C | 84°F29°C | 85°F30°C | 85°F30°C | 84°F29°C | 80°F27°C | 77°F25°C | 72°F22°C |
| Avg low | 67°F19°C | 68°F20°C | 70°F21°C | 74°F23°C | 79°F26°C | 82°F28°C | 83°F29°C | 83°F29°C | 82°F28°C | 78°F26°C | 74°F24°C | 69°F21°C |
| Rain | 2.8 in72 mm | 2.5 in63 mm | 3.3 in84 mm | 3.7 in95 mm | 7.7 in196 mm | 8.1 in206 mm | 6.6 in167 mm | 9.9 in251 mm | 8.7 in222 mm | 3.5 in89 mm | 3.4 in87 mm | 2.4 in61 mm |
| Humidity | 79% | 81% | 80% | 82% | 84% | 85% | 83% | 82% | 81% | 79% | 80% | 79% |
| Cloud | 83% | 82% | 82% | 82% | 80% | 75% | 63% | 67% | 69% | 69% | 75% | 79% |
| Comfort | 72 | 72 | 70 | 67 | 52 | 46 | 53 | 43 | 50 | 74 | 72 | 74 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 58 m (190 ft), close to Hualien and Taroko's own ~16 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The cold peaks here: highs of 71–72°F (21–22°C), and nights reach 67°F (19°C). It's the driest season, with only about 7.7 in (196 mm) of rain, 12% of the year's total. December – February feel humid, with humidity near 79%. Comfort peaks here: December – February rank with the year's best, and the season averages 73/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 74°F highs in March to 82°F by May. About 14.8 in (375 mm) of rain falls across these months, 24% of the year's total. March – May feel humid, with humidity near 80%. March is among the best-scoring months (season average 63/100).
Peak warmth: highs of 84–85°F (29–30°C). It's the wettest season, with about 24.6 in (624 mm) of rain, 39% of the year's total. June – August feel humid, with humidity near 85%. Comfort scores bottom out in June and August; the season averages 47/100.
Temperatures slide from 84°F highs in September to 77°F by November. About 15.7 in (398 mm) of rain falls across these months, 25% of the year's total. September – November feel humid, with humidity near 81%. October & November are among the best-scoring months (season average 65/100).
By comfort score: 7 Good, 4 Fair and 1 Tough. Tap a month for its own guide.
On the climate data, the best time to visit Hualien and Taroko is October – March, scoring up to 74/100 with highs around 80°F (27°C) and 3.5 in (89 mm) of rain in October. April is a good shoulder-season month. The toughest months are June and August, mainly because of rain.
August is the wettest month, averaging about 9.9 in (251 mm) of rain. December is the driest, with about 2.4 in (61 mm). The yearly total is around 62.7 in (1593 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 67°F (19°C) and highs of 71°F (21°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 85°F (30°C).
Yes: in June – August humidity averages 85% with warm temperatures, so it feels muggy. Summer highs peak around 85°F (30°C).
The wettest three-month stretch is July – September, with about 25.2 in (640 mm) of rain combined. The driest stretch is December – February, with about 7.7 in (196 mm).
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