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Nan-an Falls

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Nan-an Falls essentials

Country: Taiwan
Driest months: Dec-Feb
Pay in: Dollar ($)
Language: Chinese
Emergency: 110

Nan-an Falls at a Glance

When to Go

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.

Air Quality: AQI 52 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
NovemberAprilJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 13° - 18° 16° 52 mm overcast 87% 3.1 m/s 0.8 moderate 10.7h
February Good 14° - 19° 16° 65 mm overcast 85% 3.1 m/s 1.1 high 11.3h
March Good 16° - 21° 19° 83 mm overcast 82% 3.9 m/s 1.2 high 11.9h
April Very Good 18° - 24° 21° 109 mm overcast 80% 3.2 m/s 1.4 high 12.6h
May Good 21° - 26° 23° 278 mm overcast 81% 2.6 m/s 1.7 very high 13.1h
June Good 22° - 28° 25° 268 mm overcast 82% 3.4 m/s 2.1 extreme 13.4h
July Very Good 23° - 29° 26° 366 mm partly cloudy 82% 3.4 m/s 2.4 extreme 13.3h
August Very Good 23° - 28° 25° 356 mm partly cloudy 84% 3.3 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.8h
September Good 22° - 27° 24° 362 mm partly cloudy 87% 2.8 m/s 1.8 very high 12.2h
October Very Good 20° - 25° 22° 218 mm partly cloudy 87% 4.1 m/s 1.4 high 11.5h
November Very Good 17° - 22° 20° 80 mm overcast 88% 4.7 m/s 1.0 moderate 10.9h
December Good 14° - 20° 17° 61 mm overcast 87% 3.8 m/s 0.8 moderate 10.6h
Getting There & Around

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.