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October and December – March are the best time to visit Jiufen and Pingxi on the climate data: February scores 75/100, with highs around 65°F (18°C) and 3.6 in (92 mm) of rain. April, July and November are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are May & June and August, mainly because of rain.
Highs run from 63°F to 83°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 76.6 in (1946 mm) of rain.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 63°F17°C | 65°F18°C | 67°F20°C | 73°F23°C | 77°F25°C | 81°F27°C | 83°F28°C | 83°F28°C | 80°F27°C | 75°F24°C | 71°F22°C | 65°F19°C |
| Avg low | 58°F14°C | 59°F15°C | 61°F16°C | 66°F19°C | 72°F22°C | 76°F24°C | 78°F26°C | 78°F26°C | 76°F24°C | 71°F22°C | 67°F19°C | 61°F16°C |
| Rain | 3.9 in99 mm | 3.6 in92 mm | 5.2 in131 mm | 5.0 in126 mm | 9.0 in228 mm | 10.3 in262 mm | 6.4 in162 mm | 10.4 in263 mm | 9.9 in252 mm | 4.6 in116 mm | 4.5 in115 mm | 3.9 in100 mm |
| Humidity | 82% | 83% | 82% | 83% | 85% | 87% | 85% | 85% | 84% | 81% | 82% | 80% |
| Cloud | 86% | 86% | 86% | 83% | 82% | 81% | 60% | 60% | 67% | 72% | 81% | 86% |
| Comfort | 72 | 75 | 70 | 62 | 49 | 44 | 59 | 49 | 52 | 69 | 65 | 74 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. Temperatures were adjusted from the grid cell's ~101 m (331 ft) to Jiufen and Pingxi's ~289 m (948 ft) elevation using the standard lapse rate of 6.5°C per 1,000 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The cold peaks here: highs of 63–65°F (17–19°C), and nights reach 58°F (14°C). It's the driest season, with only about 11.5 in (291 mm) of rain, 15% of the year's total. Comfort peaks here: December – February rank with the year's best, and the season averages 74/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 67°F highs in March to 77°F by May. About 19.1 in (485 mm) of rain falls across these months, 25% of the year's total. April & May feel humid, with humidity near 83%. March is among the best-scoring months (season average 60/100).
The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 81–83°F (27–28°C). It's the wettest season, with about 27.0 in (687 mm) of rain, 35% of the year's total. June – August feel humid, with humidity near 87%. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (June and August), averaging 51/100.
Temperatures slide from 80°F highs in September to 71°F by November. About 19.0 in (483 mm) of rain falls across these months, 25% of the year's total. September – November feel humid, with humidity near 84%. October is among the best-scoring months (season average 62/100).
By comfort score: 1 Great, 6 Good, 4 Fair and 1 Tough. Great months: February. Tap a month for its own guide.
October and December – March are the best time to visit Jiufen and Pingxi on the climate data: February scores 75/100, with highs around 65°F (18°C) and 3.6 in (92 mm) of rain. April, July and November are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are May & June and August, mainly because of rain.
August is the wettest month, averaging about 10.4 in (263 mm) of rain. February is the driest, with about 3.6 in (92 mm). The yearly total is around 76.6 in (1946 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 58°F (14°C) and highs of 63°F (17°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 83°F (28°C).
Yes: in June – August humidity averages 87% with warm temperatures, so it feels muggy. Summer highs peak around 83°F (28°C).
The wettest three-month stretch is June – August, with about 27.0 in (687 mm) of rain combined. The driest stretch is December – February, with about 11.5 in (291 mm).
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