Nan-an Falls

Waterfall Scenic waterfall in eastern Taiwan, surrounded by forest

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Nan-an Falls
23.3125, 121.2475

How to Get to Nan-an Falls #

The falls sit in Taiwan’s eastern highlands; access is usually by car or scooter from the nearest county town. Expect narrow, winding roads and short walking approaches from roadside parking. Public transit is limited-take the regional bus to the nearest village and ask locally for directions or a short taxi from the stop.

Tips for Visiting Nan-an Falls #

  • Visit early morning when mist hangs in the gorge and light catches the falls' spray-fewer people and better photos.
  • Wear sturdy shoes: wet rocks and a short scramble are often required to get a close view.
  • Bring a waterproof layer; spray from the falls can chill even in warm weather.

Best Time to Visit Nan-an Falls #

Best visited in spring for strong flow and cool air; summer offers safer, warmer conditions for exploring the pools.

Spring
March-May · 15-22°C (59-72°F)
Highest flows after spring rains; banks flush with green.
Summer
June-August · 22-30°C (72-86°F)
Warm days, lower flow but pleasant swimming pools downstream in some seasons.
Autumn
September-November · 18-25°C (64-77°F)
Drier trails and clearer skies-good for hikes that include the falls.

Weather & Climate near Nan-an Falls #

Climate

Nan-an Falls's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 13°C to 28°C. Heavy rainfall (2298 mm/year), wettest in July.

Best Time to Visit
NovemberAprilJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 18°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
13° 18°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.7h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
14° 19°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
11.3h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 21°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

62 Good

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
16° 21°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
18° 24°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

109 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
12.6h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C. Heavy rain (278 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
21° 26°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

278 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
13.1h daylight

June

June is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C. Heavy rain (268 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
22° 28°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

268 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.4h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 23°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (366 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 29°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

366 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
13.3h daylight

August

August is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C. Heavy rain (356 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
23° 28°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

356 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.8h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 27°C and lows of 22°C. Heavy rain (362 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
22° 27°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

362 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 20°C. Heavy rain (218 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
20° 25°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

218 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
11.5h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
17° 22°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
14° 20°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.6h daylight

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