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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Alishan.
Alishan, Chiayi County, Taiwan, experiences moderate temperature changes through the seasons. July is the warmest month with daytime highs of 27°C (81°F), while January is the coolest at 18°C (64°F).
With around 3076 mm (121 in) of annual rainfall, Alishan has a notably wet climate. However, this rainfall is not evenly distributed, the city has a distinct rainy season from May to October. The wettest month is August. The sunniest month is July, with 7.0 hours of sunshine per day on average.
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The weather in Alishan changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 27°C (81°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 18°C (64°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 20°C (68°F) in July to 9°C (48°F) in January.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Alishan has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 3076 mm (121 in) of rainfall annually. Alishan can be quite wet during August, receiving approximately 684 mm (27 in) of precipitation over 20 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (January), you will experience much drier conditions, with 54 mm (2.1 in) of precipitation spread across 17 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Alishan Precipitation page.
Alishan experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 7.0 hours daily sunshine in July, it dips to 5.3 hours in February, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.
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The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Alishan.
The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 89%. In October, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 75%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
March, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather in Alishan. In contrast, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions. Alishan has a distinct rainy season from May to October.
Daytime highs range from 18°C (64°F) in January to 27°C (81°F) in July. Nighttime lows range from 9°C (48°F) to 20°C (68°F).
Annual rainfall is around 3076 mm (121 in). August is the wettest month with 684 mm (27 in), while January is the driest with 54 mm (2.1 in).
Alishan receives around 2,195 hours of sunshine per year. July is the sunniest month with 210 hours, while February is the cloudiest with just 158 hours. Overall, Alishan enjoys abundant sunshine.
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