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Taiwan in April

Alishan's blossoms and fireflies, green hills, comfortable city days. Tomb Sweeping Day in early April brings a busy long weekend.

BestWarm, highs near 78F (26C), mostly pleasant

Taroko Gorge, Taiwan — TaiwanPhoto: CEphoto, Uwe Aranas, CC BY-SA 3.0

The straight answer

April is one of the best months of the year to visit Taiwan. Alishan's blossoms and fireflies, green hills, comfortable city days. Tomb Sweeping Day in early April brings a busy long weekend.

Weather: Warm, highs near 78F (26C), mostly pleasant
Crowds: 3 of 5
Prices: 3 of 5

What April is like in Taiwan

April is warm and mostly pleasant, with highs near 78F (26C). Hills are green, city days are comfortable, and Alishan offers blossoms and fireflies. Tomb Sweeping Day in early April brings a busy long weekend, but the rest of the month has moderate crowds and fair prices, and the plum rains have not yet arrived.

It is one of the best months to visit and suits nearly everyone: families, hikers, food lovers, and first-timers. The only reason to pick another month is if you want to avoid any rain; for that, try October or November.

Make the most of April

What is especially good about Taiwan this month.

Alishan blossoms and fireflies

The blossom season carries into April, and firefly season begins in the mountain forests.

Comfortable city days

Taipei's temples, museums, and night markets are pleasant before the summer heat.

Jiufen and the northeast coast

The hillside teahouse town is lovely at dusk. Go on a weekday and combine it with the Pingxi line and Shifen Waterfall.

What to pack for April

Light, breathable clothing
A light rain jacket
Comfortable walking shoes
Insect repellent for the mountains

Our timing tip

Avoid travel around Tomb Sweeping Day in early April, and book the high-speed rail ahead for that weekend if you must.

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What's on in April

Alishan cherry blossom season

Roughly March into April, varies by year

The mountain's busiest weeks. Book the forest railway and lodging well ahead.

Things to do in Taiwan

Full guide

National Palace Museum

Go at opening on a weekday and head straight for the jade cabbage and the meat-shaped stone before the tour groups arrive.

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Taipei night markets

Raohe is more compact and local than Shilin. Go hungry after 7pm and share everything.

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Sun Moon Lake

Cycle the lakeshore path and ride the ropeway. Weekdays in spring and fall are ideal; weekends fill with domestic tourists.

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Alishan and the forest railway

Stay overnight for sunrise over the sea of clouds. Blossom season (roughly March to April) is the busiest time on the mountain.

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Taroko Gorge

The marble gorge was badly damaged by the April 2024 Hualien earthquake and some trails and road sections remain closed. Check the national park service before you plan around it.

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Jiufen and the northeast coast

The hillside teahouse town is magical at dusk and packed on weekends. Combine with the Pingxi line and Shifen Waterfall.

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Beat the crowds

Avoid weekends at Jiufen, Sun Moon Lake, and Alishan. On weekdays outside holidays they are completely different places.
Book the high-speed rail and any train home during Chinese New Year, Tomb Sweeping Day, and the Dragon Boat long weekend weeks ahead; tickets vanish.
Do the night markets on a weeknight and arrive when they open. By 9pm on a Saturday Shilin is a shuffle.
When the north is gray from November to March, flip the itinerary: spend more days in Tainan, Kaohsiung, and Kenting, where it is sunny.

Know before you go

Chinese New Year: many family restaurants, market stalls, and small shops close for several days. Major museums and department stores mostly stay open but run holiday hours.
Typhoons close mountain roads, suspend ferries to Green Island, Orchid Island, and Penghu, and can cancel domestic flights, usually for one to three days.
Taroko Gorge: large parts of the park were closed after the April 2024 earthquake and reopening has been gradual. Treat any Taroko plans as subject to change.
The National Palace Museum closes on Mondays; check current hours before you build a Taipei day around it.

Taiwan in April, quick answers

Is April a good time to visit Taiwan?

April is one of the best months of the year to visit Taiwan. Alishan's blossoms and fireflies, green hills, comfortable city days. Tomb Sweeping Day in early April brings a busy long weekend.

What is the weather like in Taiwan in April?

Warm, highs near 78F (26C), mostly pleasant.

Is Taiwan crowded in April?

Crowds in Taiwan are moderate in April; timed bookings still help at the biggest sights.

What is happening in Taiwan in April?

Alishan cherry blossom season (roughly march into april, varies by year).