January in Taroko Gorge — workable with trade-offs
Trade-offs · 6.5/10January averages 21°C (70°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
Rainfall runs 56 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 3 sunny days and 10.7 hours of daylight.
It scores 6.5/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 7.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
February in Taroko Gorge — workable with trade-offs
Trade-offs · 6.8/10February averages 21°C (70°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
Rainfall runs 61 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 6 sunny days and 11.2 hours of daylight.
It scores 6.8/10 here, 2nd of 12 months, against 7.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
March in Taroko Gorge — the year's strongest window
Best window · 7.5/10March averages 23°C (73°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
Rainfall runs 48 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 12 sunny days and 11.8 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Taroko Gorge at 7.5/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
April in Taroko Gorge — workable with trade-offs
Trade-offs · 6.1/10April averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
Rainfall runs 71 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 12 sunny days and 12.6 hours of daylight.
It scores 6.1/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 7.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
May in Taroko Gorge — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 4.7/10May averages 26°C (80°F) with humidity around 83%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
At 137 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 13 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 4.7/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 7.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
If your dates are flexible, March is materially better in Taroko Gorge — 2.8 points higher on the same scale.
June in Taroko Gorge — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 4.8/10June averages 29°C (84°F) with humidity around 83%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
At 119 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 19 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 4.8/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 7.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
If your dates are flexible, March is materially better in Taroko Gorge — 2.7 points higher on the same scale.
July in Taroko Gorge — workable with trade-offs
Trade-offs · 5.3/10July averages 30°C (85°F) with humidity around 82%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
At 105 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 26 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 5.3/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 7.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
If your dates are flexible, March is materially better in Taroko Gorge — 2.2 points higher on the same scale.
August in Taroko Gorge — workable with trade-offs
Trade-offs · 5.2/10August averages 30°C (85°F) with humidity around 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
At 121 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 23 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 5.2/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 7.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
If your dates are flexible, March is materially better in Taroko Gorge — 2.3 points higher on the same scale.
September in Taroko Gorge — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 4.5/10September averages 29°C (83°F) with humidity around 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
At 127 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 18 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 4.5/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 7.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
If your dates are flexible, March is materially better in Taroko Gorge — 3 points higher on the same scale.
October in Taroko Gorge — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.8/10October averages 27°C (80°F) with humidity around 82%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
At 131 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 8 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 3.8/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 7.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
If your dates are flexible, March is materially better in Taroko Gorge — 3.7 points higher on the same scale.
November in Taroko Gorge — workable with trade-offs
Trade-offs · 5.6/10November averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
Rainfall runs 48 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 6 sunny days and 10.8 hours of daylight.
It scores 5.6/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 7.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
If your dates are flexible, March is materially better in Taroko Gorge — 1.9 points higher on the same scale.
December in Taroko Gorge — workable with trade-offs
Trade-offs · 6.7/10December averages 22°C (71°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
Expect 33 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 2 sunny days and 10.5 daylight hours.
It scores 6.7/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 7.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, footwear you can get muddy.
