The advantage of going to Jiufen and Shifen with a tour group is that you don't have to worry about transportation at all, and Amy, the tour leader, is excellent, so the whole trip can be carried out with peace of mind. Although the trip felt very rushed with not much time or space to move around, it was a very fulfilling day overall.
I made a reservation for 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM, just in time for sunset. Luckily, I was able to get a seat on the terrace. The weather was nice that day, so I was able to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Jiufen overlooking A-Jie Teahouse from the evening until sunset while elegantly sipping fragrant tea.
Despite the heavy rain, we managed to took the ride and the staff was friendly to allow us to change the timing to an earlier slot. Had fun but was super tiring as lots of thigh strength required.
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Ruifang District Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit
Data source:Meteostat Update date:2025-09
Ruifang District year round climate
Spring (March–May): Average 20–25°C, mild and comfortable climate, moderate rainfall. Common activities: Hiking, sightseeing, visiting Jiufen Old Street. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved shirt, comfortable shoes.
Summer (June–August): Average 28–31°C, hot and humid, higher rainfall, afternoon showers are common. Common activities: Swimming at the beach, visiting summer resorts. Recommended clothing: Light and breathable clothing, sun hat, sunscreen.
Autumn (September–November): Average 22–28°C, comfortable and pleasant climate, higher rainfall, especially in October. Common activities: Viewing autumn leaves, hiking, exploring the Northeast Coast scenery. Recommended clothing: Comfortable long-sleeved clothing, light jacket.
Winter (December–February): Average 16–18°C, mild climate, moderate rainfall. Common activities: Soaking in hot springs, enjoying the Northeast Coast winter scenery. Recommended clothing: Warm clothing, jacket.
Ruifang District climatological average
Annual average temperature: approx. 23.8°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 2190 mm / Summer humidity: 75%–85% / Rainiest month: October
Ruifang District monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°C)
Precipitation (mm)
January
16.9°C
86.1
February
17.2°C
147.3
March
20°C
91
April
23.3°C
114.1
May
24.9°C
157.8
June
28.6°C
227
July
30.6°C
154.4
August
30.3°C
145.9
September
28.5°C
335.5
October
25°C
412.4
November
22.6°C
135
December
17.5°C
183.6
Ruifang District weather for the next seven days
5/8
Friday
Moderate rain
24.4°C/20.5°C
5/9
Saturday
Moderate rain
20.5°C/19.4°C
5/10
Sunday
Patchy rain nearby
24.7°C/21.9°C
5/11
Monday
Patchy rain nearby
25.3°C/23.3°C
5/12
Tuesday
Moderate rain
24.8°C/23°C
5/13
Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
23.2°C/20.8°C
5/14
Thursday
Moderate rain
20.9°C/20°C
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