Alishan is beautiful, but it's very cold to watch the sunrise in November; you'll need to wear a down jacket. Remember to bring a neck pillow when taking the bus. The cakes upstairs at the transfer station are delicious. Some drivers smoke in front of the 7-Eleven and at the sunrise waiting area, but they weren't with our group 😠
A compact and well organized itinerary covering attractions that may otherwise prove challenging to reach logistically. The two assigned drivers (Mr Wang and Mr Luo) are both excellent, their vehicles in excellent condition. I’d heartily recommend this trip with this company to anyone looking to explore Alishan, Sun Moon Lake, and the Qingjing Farm.
This shared tour was great value. Besides the 9-seater Benz, the driver also acted as a tour guide, accompanying us throughout the entire trip, providing commentary, and even finding great angles to take photos for us – the photos turned out beautifully. Luckily, the weather was nice that day. We ate at a famous tin box bento box restaurant along the way and finally rode a miniature train. Because some sections of the road have many curves, it's recommended that those prone to motion sickness take motion sickness medication beforehand.
Although we didn't see the sunrise this time, seeing the sea of clouds was already quite good. The weather was intermittently sunny and cloudy, but being surrounded by the sacred trees of Alishan was refreshing and comfortable, a truly cleansing experience. Our guide (Christy?) was very experienced and knowledgeable, definitely worth recommending.
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Alishan Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit
Data source:Meteostat Update date:2025-09
Alishan year round climate
Spring (March–May): Average 21.2–25.5°C, warm and comfortable climate, less rainfall. Common activities: flower viewing, hiking. Recommended clothing: light jacket, long-sleeved shirt.
Summer (June–August): Average 27.1–27.8°C, hot climate, more rainfall in July. Common activities: escaping the heat, stargazing. Recommended clothing: breathable clothing, sun hat.
Autumn (September–November): Average 21.9–26.8°C, pleasant climate, less rainfall. Common activities: maple viewing, hiking. Recommended clothing: light jacket, long-sleeved shirt.
Winter (December–February): Average 16.7–19.4°C, cool climate, very little rainfall. Common activities: viewing cloud seas, watching the sunrise. Recommended clothing: warm jacket, long pants.
Alishan climatological average
Annual average temperature: approx. 23°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 81 mm / Summer humidity: 60%–70% / Rainiest month: July
Alishan monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°C)
Precipitation (mm)
January
16.7°C
0.7
February
19.4°C
1.2
March
21.2°C
2.8
April
25.5°C
9.3
May
24.6°C
8.9
June
27.1°C
7
July
27.8°C
24.8
August
27.1°C
6.3
September
26.8°C
9.2
October
25.2°C
6.4
November
21.9°C
3.6
December
17.4°C
0.9
Alishan weather for the next seven days
12/16
Tuesday
Sunny
23.7°C/15.1°C
12/17
Wednesday
Sunny
25.1°C/13.9°C
12/18
Thursday
Sunny
24.7°C/13.7°C
12/19
Friday
Patchy rain nearby
24.6°C/16.3°C
12/20
Saturday
Sunny
25.6°C/18.2°C
12/21
Sunday
Sunny
22.2°C/15.3°C
12/22
Monday
Sunny
17.3°C/8.7°C
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