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Jiufen and Pingxi in August
The year's rain peaks now, with about 10.4 in (263 mm) falling in Jiufen and Pingxi, alongside highs near 83°F (28°C) and lows of 78°F (26°C).
With a comfort score of 49/100 (11th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by rain.
- Avg high
- 83°F (28°C)
- Avg low
- 78°F (26°C)
- Rain
- 10.4 in (263 mm)
- Humidity
- 85%
- Cloud cover
- 60%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 53 min
- Comfort score
- 49/100 · Fair
What August feels like
Days are warm, averaging 83°F (28°C).
Nights stay warm too, with lows averaging 78°F (26°C).
With 85% average humidity, it feels muggy.
It's a very wet month, with around 10.4 in (263 mm) of rain, so keep plans flexible and have indoor backups ready.
Plan around August
August is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are October and December – March.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, June – August.
- Comfort slips from 59/100 in July to 49/100.
- Our Taipei, Jiufen & Taroko route recommends Oct – Dec, Mar – May, so August falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clothes83°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Quick-dry fabrics85% average humidity
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoesfrequent rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Jiufen and Pingxi in August
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
A-Gan Yi Taro Balls
Hillside shop serving chewy taro and sweet potato balls in shaved ice or warm soup.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 10.4 in of rain.
A-Mei Teahouse
Red-lantern teahouse on Jiufen's stairway, a classic spot for oolong with a view.
Why now Easy to slot in when August's rain moves in.
Gold Museum, Jinguashi
Former Japanese-era gold mine with a walk-in tunnel and a 220 kg gold bar to touch.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop for a month with 10.4 in of rain.
Golden Waterfall
Roadside cascade stained gold by minerals from old mine workings.
Houtong Cat Village
Former coal-mining village now home to dozens of resident cats.
Nearby in August
- Taipei in August~18 mi · highs 86°F, 10.4 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Hualien and Taroko in August~79 mi · highs 85°F, 9.9 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Tainan in August~178 mi · highs 85°F, 17.4 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~101 m to Jiufen and Pingxi's ~289 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Jiufen and Pingxi in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Jiufen and Pingxi?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 49/100, held back mainly by rain. The best months are October and December – March. Expect highs of 83°F (28°C) and 10.4 in (263 mm) of rain. Our Taipei, Jiufen & Taroko route recommends Oct – Dec, Mar – May, so August is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Jiufen and Pingxi in August?
Average highs are 83°F (28°C) and average lows 78°F (26°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Jiufen and Pingxi in August?
Yes: about 10.4 in (263 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 76.6 in (1946 mm).
What should I pack for Jiufen and Pingxi in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (83°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), quick-dry fabrics (85% average humidity), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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