Taroko National Park
Taroko National Park is a national park located in Hualien County, Taiwan. Established in 1986, the park covers an area of 920 square kilometers. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The park experiences varying temperatures throughout the year. January is the coldest month with daily highs of 3 °C and lows of -4 °C, while July is the warmest month with highs of 15 °C and lows of 7 °C. Precipitation occurs year-round, with September seeing the highest rainfall at 594 mm on about 20 days, and January recording the least rain at 118 mm on about 14 days.
The nearest airport is Hualien Chiashan Airport in Hualien City, located 39 km away. The capital, Taipei, is 81 km from the park.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 15 °C. The wettest is September, with about 594 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 3 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
| Average low, °C | -4 | -3 | -1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 118 | 205 | 188 | 203 | 364 | 458 | 431 | 468 | 594 | 385 | 180 | 119 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
