Yangmingshan
Jinshan, Taiwan
Yangmingshan is a national park located in Taipei, Taiwan. Established in 1985, it is one of the country's most looked-up sights.
Planning a visit
The park experiences high rainfall throughout the year, with the highest precipitation occurring between May and September. Temperatures are most moderate from April to June, when daily highs range from 21 °C to 25 °C. From January to March and in December, temperatures are cooler, with daily highs between 14 °C and 17 °C. Regardless of the month, visitors should prepare for frequent rain, as many months see rain on 15 to 24 days.
Taipei Songshan International Airport is the nearest airport, located 12 km away. The park is 16 km from Taipei. Travelers can combine a trip to the park with visits to the National Palace Museum, which is 8.4 km away, or Taipei 101, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, and Longshan Temple, all situated about 16 km from the park.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 27 °C. The wettest is September, with about 644 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 14 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 18 | 15 |
| Average low, °C | 10 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 11 |
| Rainfall, mm | 245 | 355 | 337 | 290 | 384 | 444 | 295 | 418 | 644 | 461 | 372 | 258 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 18 | 23 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 16 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
