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Jiufen and Pingxi in June
Jiufen and Pingxi warms up: highs climb to 81°F (27°C), from 77°F in May, with lows of 76°F (24°C) and about 10.3 in (262 mm) of rain.
With a comfort score of 44/100 (12th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by rain.
- Avg high
- 81°F (27°C)
- Avg low
- 76°F (24°C)
- Rain
- 10.3 in (262 mm)
- Humidity
- 87%
- Cloud cover
- 81%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 33 min
- Comfort score
- 44/100 · Tough
What June feels like
Days are warm, averaging 81°F (27°C).
Nights stay warm too, with lows averaging 76°F (24°C).
With 87% average humidity, it feels muggy.
It's a very wet month, with around 10.3 in (262 mm) of rain, so keep plans flexible and have indoor backups ready.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 81%.
Plan around June
June is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are October and December – March.
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (June – August), which brings about 27.0 in (687 mm) in total.
- Longest days of the year, about 13 h 33 min of daylight.
- Comfort slips from 49/100 in May to 44/100.
- Our Taipei, Jiufen & Taroko route recommends Oct – Dec, Mar – May, so June falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for June
- Light, breathable clothes81°F afternoons
- Quick-dry fabrics87% average humidity
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoesfrequent rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Jiufen and Pingxi in June
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
A-Mei Teahouse
Red-lantern teahouse on Jiufen's stairway, a classic spot for oolong with a view.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 10.3 in of rain.
A-Gan Yi Taro Balls
Hillside shop serving chewy taro and sweet potato balls in shaved ice or warm soup.
Why now Easy to slot in when June'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 10.3 in of rain.
Shifen Old Street
Rail-side street where visitors paint and release sky lanterns between trains.
Golden Waterfall
Roadside cascade stained gold by minerals from old mine workings.
Nearby in June
- Taipei in June~18 mi · highs 84°F, 10.3 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Hualien and Taroko in June~79 mi · highs 84°F, 8.1 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, drier
- Tainan in June~178 mi · highs 84°F, 13.5 in rain · 2°C (3°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 June: quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Jiufen and Pingxi?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 44/100, held back mainly by rain. The best months are October and December – March. Expect highs of 81°F (27°C) and 10.3 in (262 mm) of rain. Our Taipei, Jiufen & Taroko route recommends Oct – Dec, Mar – May, so June is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Jiufen and Pingxi in June?
Average highs are 81°F (27°C) and average lows 76°F (24°C), making it the 3rd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Jiufen and Pingxi in June?
Yes: about 10.3 in (262 mm) of rain falls across June on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 76.6 in (1946 mm).
What should I pack for Jiufen and Pingxi in June?
Bring light, breathable clothes (81°F afternoons), quick-dry fabrics (87% average humidity), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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