AI-generatedJiufen at a glance
- Best time
- May – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 28.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,490 h
- Rain a year
- 2,147 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 287 m
Climate in Jiufen
Jiufen has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 17 °C. With around 1,490 hours of sunshine a year, Jiufen is rather dull; July is the sunniest month with 6.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Jiufen
The best time to visit Jiufen is from May to October. In August, September and October, though, the typhoon season is at its peak: check the forecast before you go. The sea reaches 28.3 °C in August, but rain or cool air gets in the way of a classic beach holiday. The wettest month is August with 290 mm of precipitation.
Jiufen through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Jiufen in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 21–27 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 49 rainy days in all
Jiufen in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 29–31 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 62 rainy days in all
Jiufen in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 22–28 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 50 rainy days in all
Jiufen in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 17–19 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 2.5 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: June, August – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – October
October is the peak of the typhoon season Hurricane season
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 23°
- Midday, 13:00: about 25°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 24°
- Evening, 20:00: about 23°
- Night, 23:00: about 22°
05:5017:26
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:36–06:21 · evening 16:56–17:41
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:27–05:36 · evening 17:41–17:49
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Jiufen compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 26° at the start of the month to 24° at the end. The sea cools from 27° to 25°. The days get 0.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 26° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 22° | 19° |
| Sea | 27° | 25° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.3 h |
What is the weather like in Jiufen in October?
In October, Jiufen is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 247 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Jiufen.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 36 min05:50 – 17:26
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 21 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 66 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %10 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %8 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Jiufen
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Jiufen: score 72 against 64. In July, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in July. July has 3 more rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 64 | 72better |
| Daytime high | 25° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 21° | 25° |
| Sea | 25.9° | 28.1° |
| Sunshine | 3.6 h | 6.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 17better | 20 |
| Rainfall | 247 mm | 240 mm |
| Muggy days | 21better | 31 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Jiufen month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
21January17° · Sea 21° · 2.4 h
In January, Jiufen is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 21.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 86 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jiufen.
Jiufen in January24February18° · Sea 22° · 2.8 h
In February, Jiufen is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 21.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 92 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jiufen.
Jiufen in February38March21° · Sea 22° · 3.8 h
In March, Jiufen is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 22.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 99 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jiufen.
Jiufen in March58April24° · Sea 24° · 4.1 h
In April, Jiufen is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 23.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 128 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Jiufen.
Jiufen in April64May27° · Sea 25° · 4.3 h
In May, Jiufen is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 202 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Jiufen.
Jiufen in May67June29° · Sea 27° · 5.0 h
In June, Jiufen is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 237 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Jiufen.
Jiufen in June72July31° · Sea 28° · 6.6 h
In July, Jiufen is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 240 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Jiufen.
Jiufen in July69August30° · Sea 28° · 5.8 h
In August, Jiufen is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 290 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Jiufen.
Jiufen in August69September28° · Sea 28° · 5.2 h
In September, Jiufen is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 261 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Jiufen.
Jiufen in September64October25° · Sea 26° · 3.6 h
In October, Jiufen is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 247 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Jiufen.
Jiufen in October47November22° · Sea 24° · 3.0 h
In November, Jiufen is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 24.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 150 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Jiufen.
Jiufen in November23December19° · Sea 23° · 2.3 h
In December, Jiufen is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 22.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 117 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jiufen.
Jiufen in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Jiufen
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 21°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 21 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (13°), the warmest in July (25°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from May to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from March to April and from November to December. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 206 days a year, mostly from April to October.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 21 | 17° | 13° | 21.4° | 2.4 h | 14 | 86 |
| FebruaryFeb | 24 | 18° | 13° | 21.5° | 2.8 h | 12 | 92 |
| MarchMar | 38 | 21° | 15° | 22.1° | 3.8 h | 13 | 99 |
| AprilApr | 58 | 24° | 18° | 23.5° | 4.1 h | 16 | 128 |
| MayMay | 64 | 27° | 21° | 25.4° | 4.3 h | 20 | 202 |
| JuneJun | 67 | 29° | 23° | 27.1° | 5.0 h | 21 | 237 |
| JulyJul | 72 | 31° | 25° | 28.1° | 6.6 h | 20 | 240 |
| AugustAug | 69 | 30° | 24° | 28.3° | 5.8 h | 21 | 290 |
| SeptemberSep | 69 | 28° | 23° | 27.5° | 5.2 h | 17 | 261 |
| OctoberOct | 64 | 25° | 21° | 25.9° | 3.6 h | 17 | 247 |
| NovemberNov | 47 | 22° | 18° | 24.2° | 3.0 h | 16 | 150 |
| DecemberDec | 23 | 19° | 15° | 22.6° | 2.3 h | 16 | 117 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature in Jiufen
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 25.3 – 26.8 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Jiufen ranges from 21.4 °C in January to 28.3 °C in August. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From October to March the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 27.6 and 29.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 21.4° | 20.6° | 22.1° | refreshing |
| FebruaryFeb | 21.5° | 20.6° | 22.4° | refreshing |
| MarchMar | 22.1° | 20.7° | 23.3° | refreshing |
| AprilApr | 23.5° | 22.5° | 24.2° | pleasant |
| MayMay | 25.4° | 24.4° | 26.1° | pleasant |
| JuneJun | 27.1° | 26.5° | 27.7° | warm |
| JulyJul | 28.1° | 27.7° | 28.7° | warm |
| AugustAug | 28.3° | 27.6° | 29.0° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 27.5° | 26.9° | 28.4° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 25.9° | 25.3° | 26.8° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 24.2° | 23.1° | 25.3° | pleasant |
| DecemberDec | 22.6° | 21.7° | 23.3° | refreshing |
Sunshine hours in Jiufen
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.6 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Jiufen, 31 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Jiufen: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Jiufen has about 17 rainy days with 247 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Jiufen
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 8 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 40 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Jiufen
How breezy and how cloudy Jiufen is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Jiufen typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 66 % of the sky over Jiufen: mostly cloudy, with about 3.6 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Jiufen
How often the day gets hot in Jiufen (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Jiufen has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 25 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Jiufen
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Jiufen in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Jiufen has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 70) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 22).
- 52
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 65
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 70
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 64
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 22
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 2.3 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 20 min
- Distance
- 9,810 km
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Jet lag
- About 7 days (7 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Jiufen lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.
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Jiufen vs Keelung
In October Keelung has the better holiday weather (score 70 vs 64). During the day Keelung is 1 °C warmer than Jiufen. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Jiufen | Keelung |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 64 | 70 |
| Daytime high | 25° | 26° |
| Sea | 26° | 26° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 17 | 13 |
| Best time | May – Oct | Jan – May, Oct – Nov |
Through the year
Taiwan in October: the best places
In October, Jiufen ranks 10 of 12 destinations in this country.
- Kinmen29°25°90
- 2Taichung28°84
- 3Chiayi City29°82
- 4Hsinchu City27°26°79
- 5Taitung City28°28°73
- 6Tainan30°28°69
- 7Keelung26°26°65
- 8Taipei27°65
- 10JiufenThis page25°26°64
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Frequently asked questions about Jiufen
When is the best time to visit Jiufen?
The best time to visit Jiufen is from May to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Jiufen?
The sea temperature in Jiufen ranges from 21.4 °C in January to 28.3 °C in August. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Jiufen in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 25.9 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Jiufen?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 17 °C.
When does it rain most in Jiufen?
The wettest month is August with 290 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 86 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Jiufen get?
Jiufen gets around 1,490 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 6.6 hours a day; in December there are 2.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Jiufen in?
Jiufen is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Jiufen?
A nonstop flight from London to Jiufen takes about 12 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,810 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Jiufen?
Jiufen lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Jiufen?
Jiufen has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 70) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 22). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 52, May half-term 65, summer holidays 70, October half-term 64, Christmas holidays 22.