sufficient time was allocated for each location, and the driver provided a comfortable day trip by picking us up and dropping off at the hotel in the 9 seater car. driver-tour guide 阿Ken provided food/snacks recommendations at each location. do note that the ferry ticket at Sun Moon Lake can be bought on Klook or KKday, found it to be cheaper than buying on-site. overall a smooth trip that started and ended on time.
If walking is too much for you, I recommend taking a boat ride around the lake. There's a walking trail just past Shuishe Pier. It's a long stretch, so I didn't complete it, but the path from temple to temple was lined with trees, making it pleasantly cool and comfortable.
It departed from Gancheong Station. Even the staff didn't know much, so I got lost a few times, but you can just scan the QR code on the scanner, select the language, and then issue the ticket. Since it's a round trip, you can print it out twice. At the stop you're going to, show your ticket, and you'll receive a waiting ticket. At the stop you're returning to, you can just line up, scan your ticket, and board without a waiting ticket.
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Sun Moon Lake Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit
Data source:Meteostat Update date:2025-09
Sun Moon Lake year round climate
Spring (March–May): Average 18.4–22.3°C, mild and comfortable climate, increasing rainfall. Common activities: lake cruise, hiking, cycling. Recommended clothing: light jacket, long-sleeved shirt.
Summer (June–August): Average 22.9–23.7°C, hot and humid, occasional showers. Common activities: water activities, boating, enjoying sunrises and sunsets. Recommended clothing: light and breathable clothing, hat, sunscreen.
Autumn (September–November): Average 19.6–23.2°C, cool and pleasant, decreasing rainfall. Common activities: viewing maple leaves, hiking, tasting local cuisine. Recommended clothing: light jacket, long-sleeved shirt.
Winter (December–February): Average 13.8–16.8°C, mild and dry, little rain. Common activities: hot spring bathing, enjoying the lake scenery. Recommended clothing: warm jacket, sweater.
Sun Moon Lake climatological average
Annual average temperature: approx. 20.2°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 103 mm / Summer humidity: 60%–70% / Rainiest month: July
Sun Moon Lake monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°C)
Precipitation (mm)
January
13.8°C
0.9
February
16.8°C
1.6
March
18.4°C
3.7
April
22.3°C
10.7
May
21.5°C
13.7
June
22.9°C
14.1
July
23.7°C
24.3
August
23.5°C
12.2
September
23.2°C
9.4
October
22.2°C
8.1
November
19.6°C
3.3
December
14.6°C
1.1
Sun Moon Lake weather for the next seven days
12/21
Sunday
Sunny
25.9°C/8.7°C
12/22
Monday
Sunny
24.7°C/8.2°C
12/23
Tuesday
Sunny
25°C/9.6°C
12/24
Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
25.8°C/10°C
12/25
Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
21.9°C/8.5°C
12/26
Friday
Patchy rain nearby
17.1°C/5.7°C
12/27
Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
20°C/6.3°C
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