Sun Moon Lake
Sun Moon Lake is a lake located in Yuchih Township, Taiwan, sitting at an elevation of 748 m with an area of 7.93 km2. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Taiwan, ranking 5th among the country's sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The months from November to January experience lower rainfall, with amounts between 58 mm and 74 mm and rain on about 5 to 8 days, alongside daily highs of 18 °C to 23 °C and lows of 10 °C to 15 °C. From May to August, rainfall is considerably higher, reaching between 490 mm and 649 mm across 18 to 22 rainy days, with daily highs of 26 °C to 27 °C and lows of 19 °C to 20 °C.
The nearest airport is Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base, located 53 km away. The lake is 146 km from the capital city of Taipei.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 27 °C. The wettest is June, with about 649 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 19 |
| Average low, °C | 10 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 12 |
| Rainfall, mm | 74 | 152 | 188 | 281 | 490 | 649 | 608 | 616 | 380 | 111 | 58 | 60 |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 5 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
