Sun Moon Lake Weather
Sun Moon Lake weather today, the 14-day forecast, and average temperature, rain and what to wear for every month — compared against Hong Kong. Best months to visit: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec.
Sun Moon Lake current weather
Sun Moon Lake now (local time 15:15)
27°C
Drizzle
- Feels like
- 30°
- Humidity
- 62%
- Wind
- 4 km/h
Next 7 days · what to wear
15° – 28°C
Rain likely on 6 of 7 days
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Sun Moon Lake 14-day forecast
Today
10/4
🌦️
28°
17°
💧65%
Mon
10/5
🌦️
28°
17°
💧98%
Tue
10/6
🌦️
26°
17°
💧100%
Wed
10/7
🌦️
25°
19°
💧100%
Thu
10/8
🌦️
26°
19°
💧71%
Fri
10/9
🌦️
25°
18°
💧36%
Sat
10/10
⛅
27°
15°
💧39%
Sun
10/11
🌦️
27°
16°
💧66%
Mon
10/12
🌦️
26°
18°
💧56%
Tue
10/13
⛅
27°
18°
💧40%
Wed
10/14
⛅
27°
18°
💧46%
Thu
10/15
☁️
27°
16°
💧50%
Fri
10/16
🌦️
27°
17°
💧40%
Sat
10/17
🌦️
27°
21°
💧46%
Best time to visit Sun Moon Lake
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Sun Moon Lake are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec. The hottest month is July (average high 27°C) and the coldest is January (average low 9°C).
Sun Moon Lake climate by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | vs Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanBest | 18°C | 9°C | 49 mm | 74% | -3°C |
| FebBest | 20°C | 11°C | 45 mm | 74% | -3°C |
| MarBest | 21°C | 13°C | 82 mm | 73% | -3°C |
| AprBest | 24°C | 16°C | 115 mm | 74% | -3°C |
| May | 26°C | 19°C | 256 mm | 78% | -4°C |
| Jun | 26°C | 20°C | 312 mm | 84% | -5°C |
| Jul | 27°C | 21°C | 216 mm | 83% | -5°C |
| Aug | 27°C | 21°C | 329 mm | 85% | -5°C |
| SepBest | 26°C | 20°C | 187 mm | 82% | -5°C |
| OctBest | 26°C | 18°C | 60 mm | 75% | -5°C |
| NovBest | 24°C | 15°C | 46 mm | 74% | -3°C |
| DecBest | 20°C | 11°C | 42 mm | 73% | -3°C |
Data: NASA POWER 2001–2020 climatology (MERRA-2, elevation-corrected); Hong Kong comparison uses HKO 1991–2020 normals.
Sun Moon Lake weather month by month: what to wear
Sun Moon Lake in OctoberBest monthThis month
October in Sun Moon Lake is pleasantly warm: average highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C, around 60 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 75% humidity — about 5°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors.
Sun Moon Lake in NovemberBest month
November in Sun Moon Lake is pleasantly warm: average highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C, around 46 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 74% humidity — about 3°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings.
Sun Moon Lake in DecemberBest month
December in Sun Moon Lake is mild and cool: average highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C, around 42 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 73% humidity — about 3°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.
Sun Moon Lake in JanuaryBest month
January in Sun Moon Lake is mild and cool: average highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C, around 49 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 74% humidity — about 3°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.
Sun Moon Lake in FebruaryBest month
February in Sun Moon Lake is mild and cool: average highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C, around 45 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 74% humidity — about 3°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Sun Moon Lake in MarchBest month
March in Sun Moon Lake is pleasantly warm: average highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C, around 82 mm of rain (some rain) and 73% humidity — about 3°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings.
Sun Moon Lake in AprilBest month
April in Sun Moon Lake is pleasantly warm: average highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C, around 115 mm of rain (some rain) and 74% humidity — about 3°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings.
Sun Moon Lake in May
May in Sun Moon Lake is pleasantly warm: average highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C, around 256 mm of rain (very wet) and 78% humidity — about 4°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Sun Moon Lake in June
June in Sun Moon Lake is warm to hot: average highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C, around 312 mm of rain (very wet) and 84% humidity — about 5°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Sun Moon Lake in July
July in Sun Moon Lake is warm to hot: average highs of 27°C and lows of 21°C, around 216 mm of rain (wet) and 83% humidity — about 5°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Sun Moon Lake in August
August in Sun Moon Lake is warm to hot: average highs of 27°C and lows of 21°C, around 329 mm of rain (very wet) and 85% humidity — about 5°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Sun Moon Lake in SeptemberBest month
September in Sun Moon Lake is warm to hot: average highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C, around 187 mm of rain (wet) and 82% humidity — about 5°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
FAQ
›What is the best time to visit Sun Moon Lake?
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Sun Moon Lake are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec. The hottest month is July (average high 27°C) and the coldest is January (average low 9°C).
›What's the weather like in Sun Moon Lake in October, and what should I wear?
October in Sun Moon Lake is pleasantly warm: average highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C, around 60 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 75% humidity — about 5°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors.
›What's the weather like in Sun Moon Lake in November, and what should I wear?
November in Sun Moon Lake is pleasantly warm: average highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C, around 46 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 74% humidity — about 3°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings.
›When is the rainy season in Sun Moon Lake?
Sun Moon Lake is wettest in August, with about 329 mm on average, and driest in December, with about 42 mm.
›How cold does Sun Moon Lake get? Does it snow?
The coldest month is January, averaging 18°C by day and 9°C at night. Snow is very unlikely.
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Forecast data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 3 hours. Hottest month: July; coldest: January.