Does It Snow In Taiwan?

Yes, it snows in Taiwan. Snowfall is highly possible in northern Taiwan's mountainous regions at 1,000 meters or higher elevations. Snowfall occurs on mountains with elevations of 3,000 meters or higher in central and southern Taiwan.

Taiwan is a lovely East Asian country with a pleasant tropical marine climate. Given that the winters are typically sunny, despite heavy rainfall in the north, no snow falls in Taiwan's populated areas throughout the year.

Taiwan has the most significant density of high mountains in the world. If you travel south from the island's northern tip, you will ascend to almost 1100 meters and then down to sea level in forty kilometers. Taiwan contains about 260 mountains above 3,000 meters; the highest, Botanguanx, is 3952 meters.

When It Snows in Taiwan?

In Taiwan, winter typically lasts from December to March. December is a transitional month; it can be unexpectedly warm, especially in recent years. However, winter does arrive at some point throughout the month, and you'll want to dress warmly to witness the New Year's Eve fireworks in Taipei.

Taiwan's winter months are January and February. Taiwanese folks have a week off work for the Lunar New Year holiday from late January to late February.

Where to See Snow in Taiwan

1. Yushan Mountain

Yushan is the tallest mountain that makes up the little island of Taiwan. Yushan, often known as Jade Mountain, is 12,966 ft in height. It is not just the tallest peak in Taiwan but also the tallest in East Asia.  Yushan isn't among the highest mountains in the world, but it's nonetheless spectacular, especially for an island. Hiking to the Yushan mountain takes two full days, and permits must be obtained well in advance.You must reach the summit to have a possibility of seeing snow.

2. Hehuanshan Mountain

The Hehuanshan mountain range is located in central Taiwan. And, like the other mountains, you'll only see snow on this mountain further up during the winter. Snow is common at Hehuanshan during the cooler winter months, which is good news for snow enthusiasts. At least more so than other Taiwanese mountains. So your best time for seeing snow in January is Hehuanshan.