Yangmingshan is beautiful, but getting up there can be a bit of a hassle. Plus, with a young child in the family, hiring a car avoids waiting for transportation and parking issues, making it really easy and convenient.
It was great to have the opportunity to travel around Taiwan by train, as it's not something you get to do often. There were three meals and two snacks, and drinks were unlimited at the counter. Beer was also available from 6 PM. The Sanrio decorations inside and outside the train were cute. There was even karaoke. However, the train was quite bumpy, which was a drawback. We got off at stations with long stops along the way to shop, and the 13 hours flew by. It's a train that can be enjoyed even if you're not a train enthusiast.
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Hualien Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit
Data source:Meteostat Update date:2025-09
Hualien year round climate
Spring (March–May): Average 19.2–24°C, warm and comfortable climate with less rainfall, suitable for outdoor activities. Common activities: flower viewing, cycling, hiking. Recommended clothing: light jacket, long-sleeved shirt, comfortable sneakers.
Summer (June–August): Average 26.5–27.4°C, hot and humid, with less rainfall but occasional afternoon thunderstorms. Common activities: swimming at the beach, water sports, night market visits. Recommended clothing: light and breathable clothing, hat, sunscreen.
Autumn (September–November): Average 21.8–26.6°C, pleasant climate, October is the rainiest month, so bring an umbrella. Common activities: maple leaf viewing, mountain hiking, rural experiences. Recommended clothing: comfortable long-sleeved shirts, light jackets, rain gear.
Winter (December–February): Average 16.5–18.5°C, lower temperatures, very little rainfall, relatively dry weather. Common activities: hot spring bathing, bird watching, museum visits. Recommended clothing: warm clothing, coats.
Hualien climatological average
Annual average temperature: approx. 22.8°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 97 mm / Summer humidity: 65%–75% / Rainiest month: October
Hualien monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°C)
Precipitation (mm)
January
16.5°C
2
February
18.5°C
2.1
March
19.2°C
1.8
April
24°C
3.5
May
23.9°C
10
June
26.5°C
5.4
July
27.4°C
18
August
27.1°C
3.2
September
26.6°C
12.2
October
24.7°C
31
November
21.8°C
6.7
December
17.4°C
1.9
Hualien weather for the next seven days
4/29
Wednesday
Moderate rain
27.3°C/19°C
4/30
Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
21.7°C/20°C
5/1
Friday
Patchy rain nearby
21.8°C/18.5°C
5/2
Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
25°C/16.6°C
5/3
Sunday
Patchy rain nearby
28.3°C/18.2°C
5/4
Monday
Patchy rain nearby
23.6°C/20.2°C
5/5
Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
20.3°C/19.8°C
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