Ali Shan Shanmo
Mountains Mountain in central Taiwan's highland region
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.
Weather & Climate near Ali Shan Shanmo #
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.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (147 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 18°C. Heavy rain (365 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 19°C. Heavy rain (431 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 20°C. Heavy rain (420 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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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.
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September
September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 19°C. Heavy rain (245 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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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.
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December
December is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.