Best Time to Visit Taroko Gorge for Backpacking – October Scores 70/100

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70/100

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Based on optimal climate

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October, December, January

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16°C – 26°C

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The best time to visit Taroko Gorge for backpacking is October, December, January, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.

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See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Taroko Gorge

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	68Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	16°	19°	111	18.4	79%	shoulder
February	63Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	16°	19°	156	18.2	82%	wet
March	63Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	18°	21°	140	18	82%	shoulder
April	60Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	20°	24°	153	17	84%	wet
May	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	23°	26°	204	18.2	85%	wet
June	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	25°	28°	253	19	86%	wet
July	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.	26°	29°	243	18.7	83%	wet
August	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.	26°	29°	274	20	67%	wet
September	62Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.	25°	28°	189	16.8	82%	wet
October	70Good Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.	22°	26°	146	17	77%	shoulder
November	68Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	20°	23°	138	17.1	80%	shoulder
December	70Good Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	17°	20°	111	18.2	78%	shoulder