One of the most beautiful areas of Taiwan
Taroko National Park in Taiwan is a must see! Expect fantastic gorges, marble cliffs, waterfalls and an abundance of hiking trails.
Thinking of visiting Shanjiao in October? Expect high temperatures reaching 28°C (82°F) during the day, dropping to 25°C (77°F) at night, and note that quite a bit of rainfall is likely.
If you prefer enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days, January, February, March, April, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. If you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather somewhere else in the world, our weather planner can help you explore other options.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in October. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). High rain levels are expected, so pack waterproof gear and an umbrella or poncho. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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Where to go in October - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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