Ali Shan Shanmo

Mountains Mountain in central Taiwan's highland region

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Ali Shan Shanmo
23.5275, 120.7286

How to Get to Ali Shan Shanmo #

Access from Taichung or Chiayi by road and local buses; many trails start from small mountain towns where local buses connect to trailheads. Check shuttle and bus times in advance.

Tips for Visiting Ali Shan Shanmo #

  • Start early to catch views before cloud build-up over the central plains.
  • Local tea houses near trailheads provide a useful last supply stop and human company.
  • Respect trail markers - some sections can be deceptively steep and exposed.

Best Time to Visit Ali Shan Shanmo #

Peak in central Taiwan known for alpine scenery; best visited spring through autumn for clearer conditions and trail access.

Spring
March-May · 10-20°C
Clearer days and blooming highland flora; ideal for day hikes.
Summer
June-August · 18-25°C
Warm but subject to afternoon clouds; cooler at higher elevations.
Autumn
September-November · 8-18°C
Crisp mornings and clear views; good trekking conditions.

Weather & Climate near Ali Shan Shanmo #

Climate

Ali Shan Shanmo's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 10°C to 25°C. Heavy rainfall (2384 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
OctoberNovemberJanuary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
10° 16°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
10.7h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
11° 17°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
11.3h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
13° 19°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

101 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (147 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
16° 22°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

147 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
12.6h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 18°C. Heavy rain (365 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
18° 23°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

365 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
13.1h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 19°C. Heavy rain (431 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
19° 25°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

431 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
13.4h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 20°C. Heavy rain (420 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
20° 25°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

420 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.3h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 19°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (466 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
19° 25°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

466 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
12.8h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 19°C. Heavy rain (245 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
19° 24°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

245 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
17° 23°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
High
11.5h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 22 mm and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
14° 20°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
10.9h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
11° 17°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

27 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.6h daylight

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