Hualien & Taitung Travel Guide: Best Season, Weather, Plugs & Itineraries

Taroko Gorge, Qixingtan, the rice fields of the East Rift Valley and a wild coastline — perfect for slow travel by car or train.

Updated 2026-10-31　Taiwan

🗓 Best time to goOct–Apr is most settled; Jul–Oct is typhoon season, when mountain roads and trails may close.

💱 CurrencyTaiwan dollar (TWD)
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🔌 Plugs & voltage110V | Type A/B (flat pins, same as US/Japan)

🌦 ClimateTyphoon season Jul–Oct and changeable mountain weather — check trail and road notices before you go.

Monthly average temperatures in Hualien & Taitung

City / month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Hualien / Taitung High / low	21° 13°	21° 14°	23° 15°	26° 18°	29° 21°	31° 23°	33° 24°	33° 24°	31° 23°	28° 20°	25° 17°	22° 14°

°C — top is the average high, bottom the average low. Typical values only; check the forecast before you go. See charts in the climate tool.

Some Taroko trails (Shakadang, Swallow Grotto) remain closed after the 2024 earthquake, with repairs expected to run to about 2031 — check park notices.
Book weekend trains and rental cars early.
The valley sun is fierce in summer — sunscreen and water.

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Taroko Gorge, Qixingtan, Chishang’s rice fields and the Taitung coast — a relaxed trip by train or rental car.

🗓 3 days / 2 nights

General travel information — entry rules, e-authorisations, weather and opening details change often, so check official sources.