SeasonMapSun Moon Lake (Yuchi) weather in April
Taiwan
April in Sun Moon Lake: warm, soaked, with muggy air — fine if you can take 19 rainy days.
#6 of 12 months in Sun Moon Lake · #966 of 1383 destinations to visit in April · comfort 73/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Sun Moon Lake in April
Other months in Sun Moon Lake
Sun Moon Lake's forum flags January and the other cooler months for fog — regulars describe it as a genuine hit-or-miss attraction depending on the day, since mist can roll in and cut the view. One recent visitor got lucky with plenty of sun and called the quieter winter atmosphere a different, still worthwhile kind of beautiful.
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Sun Moon Lake climate normals — April
| Daytime high | 23°C / 74°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 26°C / 79°F | |
| Rainfall | 173 mm / 6.8 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 19 days | |
| Humidity | 79% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 16°C / 60°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.7 h | |
| Wind | 7 km/h / 4 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 98 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Sun Moon Lake in April
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.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Sun Moon Lake'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).
Fair weatherSun Moon Lake's weather peaks December–February.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Sun Moon Lake in April
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Firefly season
1 Apr – 15 May · usuallyFirefliesThe trails around Toushe and the lake's quieter southern shore fill with them for about six weeks in spring. Guided night walks only, and no torches.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Sun Moon Lake — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Sun Moon Lake?
Sun Moon Lake in April — FAQ
- Is April a good time to visit Sun Moon Lake?
- April in Sun Moon Lake: warm, soaked, with muggy air — fine if you can take 19 rainy days. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Sun Moon Lake on SeasonMap's comfort score (73/100).
- What is the weather like in Sun Moon Lake in April?
- In April, Sun Moon Lake averages a daily high of 23.4°C and a low of 16.1°C, with about 173.2 mm of rain over roughly 18.7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Sun Moon Lake in April?
- Sun Moon Lake has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 98 in April.
Other months in Sun Moon Lake
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Similar destinations in East Asia — April
Within 300 km: Alishan's Alishan Cherry Blossom Festival around 10 Mar – 10 Apr, and Kenting's Calm sea season around 1 Apr – 30 Sep.