Yilan Travel Guide: Best Season, Weather, Plugs & Itineraries
An hour from Taipei through the Hsuehshan Tunnel: Jiaoxi hot springs, Luodong Night Market, the Traditional Arts Center and whale watching.
🗓 Best time to goMar–Oct suits whale watching and outdoor trips; the rainy autumn–winter is hot-spring season.
💱 CurrencyTaiwan dollar (TWD)
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🔌 Plugs & voltage110V | Type A/B (flat pins, same as US/Japan)
🌦 ClimateAutumn–winter brings steady drizzle; summers are sunny and hot. Hot springs make great rainy-day plans.
Monthly average temperatures in Yilan
| City / month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yilan High / low | 19° 13° | 19° 14° | 21° 15° | 25° 18° | 28° 21° | 31° 24° | 33° 25° | 33° 25° | 30° 23° | 27° 20° | 24° 17° | 20° 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.
Yilan travel tips
- Weekend traffic back to Taipei jams in the evening — avoid peak hours.
- Jiaoxi’s springs are clear sodium bicarbonate; in-room baths are popular.
- Landing on Turtle Island needs a permit; whale trips depend on sea conditions.
Yilan itineraries
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