It was a trip with my family and relatives, a total of six people. We communicated with our driver, Tom, using a translation app, but there were no problems. He drove safely, and we felt at ease during the ride. I had trouble finding the sweets I wanted to buy, but Tom found them for me and took me there. I am truly grateful. If I have the opportunity to go to Taiwan again, I would like to ask Tom to be our driver again! Thank you for a wonderful trip.
Four-year-olds can enjoy many rides with a one-day pass, which is very cost-effective. The weather was a bit cool that day, and there weren't many people when we went in the morning. There were also plenty of seats in the restaurants.
For our family trip to Taiwan, our first time there, we arrived at the airport in the afternoon and wanted to visit Shifen and Jiufen that same day, so we made a reservation. We were invited to a LINE group chat beforehand, which made meeting up on the day of the tour very smooth. The ride was comfortable, and choosing a driver who spoke Japanese was definitely the right decision. We received a lot of information during the journey, and they also helped us with sightseeing and communication in Shifen and Jiufen. I don't think we could have managed this on our own with such a tight schedule. It was expensive, but it was definitely worth it. I recommend it for first-timers and those with tight schedules.
I recommend the Taipei Biennale; there are many interesting exhibits. Visiting on a weekday is less crowded and more relaxing.
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Shilin District Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit
Data source:Meteostat Update date:2025-09
Shilin District year round climate
Spring (March–May): Average 20–25°C, warm and comfortable climate, increasing rainfall. Common activities: Hiking, outings, visiting the Shilin Residence. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved shirt, comfortable shoes.
Summer (June–August): Average 28–30°C, hot and humid, afternoon showers are common. Common activities: Indoor activities, night market visits, swimming at the beach. Recommended clothing: Light and breathable clothing, short sleeves, shorts, sandals.
Autumn (September–November): Average 22–25°C, pleasant climate, but with more rainfall, especially in October. Common activities: Maple viewing (if available), hiking, shopping. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved shirt, comfortable shoes.
Winter (December–February): Average 16–18°C, mild temperature, little rain. Common activities: Visiting night markets, indoor activities, visiting museums. Recommended clothing: Warm jacket, long-sleeved shirt, comfortable shoes.
Shilin District climatological average
Annual average temperature: approx. 23.8°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 2190 mm / Summer humidity: 70%–80% / Rainiest month: October
Shilin 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
Shilin District weather for the next seven days
5/8
Friday
Moderate rain
25.2°C/20.2°C
5/9
Saturday
Moderate rain
20.8°C/18.8°C
5/10
Sunday
Patchy rain nearby
27.1°C/21°C
5/11
Monday
Patchy rain nearby
25.7°C/23.1°C
5/12
Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
26.9°C/22.5°C
5/13
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy
27.3°C/22.5°C
5/14
Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
23.4°C/19.7°C
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