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Twin-Hearts Stone Weir Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit

Data source：Meteostat
Update date：2025-10

Twin-Hearts Stone Weir year round climate

  • Spring (March–May): Average 21–25°C, mild and comfortable climate, ample sunshine, sparse rainfall, gradually warming up. Common activities: intertidal zone exploration, viewing the Twin-Heart Stone Weir, outdoor walks. Recommended attire: light long-sleeved shirts, light jackets, sun protection.
  • Summer (June–August): Average 28–29°C, hot and humid climate, strong sunshine, relatively more rainfall but still generally scarce. Common activities: water activities (snorkeling, swimming), viewing the stone weir in the early morning or evening, enjoying the sunset. Recommended attire: short-sleeved shirts, shorts, swimwear, hats, sunglasses, sunscreen.
  • Autumn (September–November): Average 23–28°C, temperatures gradually decrease, pleasant climate, dry with little rain, a comfortable season. Common activities: photography, island tours, tasting local cuisine, enjoying the scenery. Recommended attire: light long-sleeved shirts, light jackets.
  • Winter (December–February): Average 19–20°C, cool and dry climate, strong northeast monsoon, sparse rainfall. Common activities: tranquil relaxation, visiting cultural heritage sites, experiencing local life. Recommended attire: long-sleeved tops, sweaters, windproof jackets.

Twin-Hearts Stone Weir climatological average

Annual average temperature: approx. 24.4°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 60 mm / Summer humidity: 70-85% / Rainiest month: July

Twin-Hearts Stone Weir monthly average temperature and precipitation

Month
Air temperature (°C)
Precipitation (mm)
January
18.9°C
0.2
February
19.5°C
0.5
March
21°C
0.8
April
24.9°C
7.9
May
25.2°C
6.8
June
27.9°C
4.4
July
29.3°C
16.1
August
28.7°C
5.6
September
28.4°C
7.3
October
25.9°C
6.8
November
23.1°C
3.6
December
19.5°C
0.9

Twin-Hearts Stone Weir weather for the next seven days

1/8
Thursday
Partly Cloudy
17.4°C/16.7°C
1/9
Friday
Partly Cloudy
17.2°C/16.5°C
1/10
Saturday
Partly Cloudy
18°C/17.5°C
1/11
Sunday
Sunny
18°C/17.5°C
1/12
Monday
Cloudy
18.4°C/17°C
1/13
Tuesday
Sunny
18.7°C/17.8°C
1/14
Wednesday
Sunny
20.1°C/19.4°C

Twin-Hearts Stone Weir Frequently Asked Questions and Useful Information for Travel

Can you go down to the Twin Hearts Stone Weir?

You can walk down to Penghu's Twin Hearts Stone Weir after low tide. It's said there's a stone path next to the Golden Dragon Tower that leads you to the bottom of the stone weir. Legend has it that walking around the Twin Hearts Stone Weir clockwise will bring you a perfect love story, a romantic legend that is much desired.

Is the Twin Hearts Stone Weir naturally formed?

The Twin Hearts Stone Weir is man-made, but it's constructed using the abundant local natural basalt and coral reefs as an ancient fishing trap. It's not a purely natural landscape, but rather a traditional tool built by our ancestors with ingenuity in the intertidal zone to catch fish. The Twin Hearts Stone Weir was not originally heart-shaped; its current romantic form was created during a later reconstruction.

What are the characteristics of the Twin Hearts Stone Weir?

The Twin Hearts Stone Weir is a special fishing trap where curved stone walls are built in the intertidal zone, utilizing tidal principles to trap fish within the stone walls at low tide for fishermen to catch. Penghu has one of the highest densities and largest numbers of stone weirs in the world. The Twin Hearts Stone Weir is among them the most completely preserved and romantically shaped stone weir. To admire the complete panoramic view of the Twin Hearts Stone Weir, you must check the daily low tide times in advance.

How old is the Twin Hearts Stone Weir?

The Qimei Twin Hearts Stone Weir is a cultural asset of the Republic of China, witnessing the history of traditional fisheries in the Penghu region. Although the exact construction date is difficult to ascertain, the stone weir fishing method has been prevalent in Penghu for a long time. The current shape of the Twin Hearts Stone Weir was reconstructed around 1937.

How to plan a 2025 travel itinerary for the Twin Hearts Stone Weir?

To plan your 2025 travel itinerary for the Twin Hearts Stone Weir, it is recommended to first check the daily tide times to be able to appreciate the complete Twin Hearts Stone Weir. You can combine the Twin Hearts Stone Weir with other Penghu attractions, such as cycling around Qimei Island, to experience local culture and natural scenery. KKday offers a wealth of Penghu travel itinerary suggestions to help you plan an unforgettable trip.