Best Time to Visit Taroko Gorge for Hiking – January Scores 68/100

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68/100

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Based on optimal climate

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January, December, February

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16°C – 26°C

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The best time to visit Taroko Gorge for hiking is January, December, February, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable.

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Outdoor activities 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	61Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	18°	21°	140	18	82%	shoulder
April	55Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	20°	24°	153	17	84%	wet
May	30Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	23°	26°	204	18.2	85%	wet
June	21Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	25°	28°	253	19	86%	wet
July	15Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.	26°	29°	243	18.7	83%	wet
August	16Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.	26°	29°	274	20	67%	wet
September	26Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.	25°	28°	189	16.8	82%	wet
October	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.	22°	26°	146	17	77%	shoulder
November	59Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	20°	23°	138	17.1	80%	shoulder
December	66Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	17°	20°	111	18.2	78%	shoulder