SeasonMapAlishan (Alishan National Scenic Area) weather in February
Taiwan
February in Alishan: cool, rainy, with muggy air — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Alishan · #371 of 1383 destinations to visit in February · comfort 84/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Alishan climate normals — February
| Daytime high | 13°C / 55°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 6°C / 42°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Rainfall | 83 mm / 3.3 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 17 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.4 h | |
| Wind | 5 km/h / 3 mph | |
| Snowfall | 1.3 cm / 0.5 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 53 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Alishan in February
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsLunar New Year crowds, Winter break (around Chinese New Year) in Taiwan, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Alishan's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherAlishan's best weather comes in February, November and December — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Alishan in February
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
Lunar New Year crowds
25 Jan – 25 Feb · usuallyCrowdedBook earlyThe whole of western Taiwan drives up for the holiday week. Rooms inside the recreation area are gone months out and the shuttle queue at Chiayi runs long. Source ↗
- Season
Sunrise and sea of clouds
15 Oct – 15 Apr · usuallyFog seasonThe cool half of the year is when the Zhushan sunrise train is worth the 4am alarm; in summer the cloud is usually rain instead of a floor below you. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Alishan — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Alishan?
Alishan in February — FAQ
- Is February a good time to visit Alishan?
- February in Alishan: cool, rainy, with muggy air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Alishan on SeasonMap's comfort score (84/100).
- What is the weather like in Alishan in February?
- In February, Alishan averages a daily high of 13°C and a low of 5.5°C, with about 82.7 mm of rain over roughly 16.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Alishan in February?
- Alishan has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 53 in February.
- Does it snow in Alishan in February?
- Alishan sees roughly 1.3 cm of snowfall in February.
Other months in Alishan
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Similar destinations in East Asia — February
Within 300 km: Sun Moon Lake's Cherry blossom around 1 Feb – 5 Mar, and Taipei's Lantern Festival around 15 Feb – 15 Mar.