Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Jiufen and Pingxi in October
Jiufen and Pingxi cools off: highs slip to 75°F (24°C), from 80°F in September, with lows of 71°F (22°C) and about 4.6 in (116 mm) of rain.
October opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 69/100 (5th of 12).
- Avg high
- 75°F (24°C)
- Avg low
- 71°F (22°C)
- Rain
- 4.6 in (116 mm)
- Humidity
- 81%
- Cloud cover
- 72%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 24 min
- Comfort score
- 69/100 · Good
What October feels like
Days are warm, averaging 75°F (24°C).
After dark, temperatures fall to about 71°F (22°C).
With 81% average humidity, it feels muggy.
Some rain is likely, about 4.6 in (116 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
It's breezy, with average winds near 12 mph (5.2 m/s) at ground level.
Plan around October
October is one of Jiufen and Pingxi's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: October and December – March.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by November, the score drops to 65/100.
- Comfort improves from 52/100 in September to 69/100.
- October sits inside the Oct – Dec, Mar – May window our Taipei, Jiufen & Taroko route recommends.
What to pack for October
- Light, breathable clothes75°F afternoons
- Quick-dry fabrics81% average humidity
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Windproof shellaverage wind 12 mph
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Jiufen and Pingxi in October
October is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Jiufen Old Street
Narrow lanes of tea houses and snack shops climbing a hillside above the sea.
Why now October scores 69/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Teapot Mountain Trail
Short, steep hike to a rocky summit over the coast and the Yin Yang Sea.
Why now Highs near 75°F and 4.6 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Golden Waterfall
Roadside cascade stained gold by minerals from old mine workings.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Houtong Cat Village
Former coal-mining village now home to dozens of resident cats.
Shifen Old Street
Rail-side street where visitors paint and release sky lanterns between trains.
Nearby in October
- Taipei in October~18 mi · highs 79°F, 4.6 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Hualien and Taroko in October~79 mi · highs 80°F, 3.5 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, drier
- Tainan in October~178 mi · highs 81°F, 2.8 in rain · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, drier
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 October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Jiufen and Pingxi?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 69/100. Expect highs of 75°F (24°C) and 4.6 in (116 mm) of rain. October is inside the Oct – Dec, Mar – May window our Taipei, Jiufen & Taroko route recommends.
How hot is Jiufen and Pingxi in October?
Average highs are 75°F (24°C) and average lows 71°F (22°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Jiufen and Pingxi in October?
Some: about 4.6 in (116 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 76.6 in (1946 mm).
What should I pack for Jiufen and Pingxi in October?
Bring light, breathable clothes (75°F afternoons), quick-dry fabrics (81% average humidity), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely), windproof shell (average wind 12 mph) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Jiufen and Pingxi
Routes in season in October
- Taipei, Jiufen & Taroko Oct – Dec, Mar – May
Planning Jiufen and Pingxi in October?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.