I chose a greedy 6-hour tour that included Shifen and Jiufen, from evening until late at night! At first, I was debating whether to explore Shifen and Jiufen on my own by train or bus, or to go on a full tour (around 15,000-20,000 yen per person), but after reading reviews that the return buses were extremely crowded and infrequent, I decided to charter a private car. In the end, it was really great! They took photos and videos of my trip and even made a short video for me as a gift at the end. They were very considerate, asking things like, "What do you want to do?", "Where do you want to go?", "Do you want to eat this?", "This is a great photo spot!", and even though we were speaking broken English, it was a lot of fun! Because my stay in Jiufen was short, I had about two hours to spare, so when I asked if I could go to a supermarket and a pharmacy to buy souvenirs, they readily agreed! They researched stores with a wide variety of goods and took me there. They were supposed to drop me off at Taipei Station on the way back, but when I told them I was going to the airport by MRT afterward, they said, "That's a different entrance!" And he took me all the way to the MRT station! And there was a microphone in the car, so we had a karaoke session! He was so helpful from start to finish, I really recommend him! Thank you, YANG! YANG, I'm so grateful!
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Houtong Cat Village Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit
Data source:Meteostat Update date:2025-10
Houtong Cat Village year round climate
Spring (March to May): Average 65–74°F. The climate is mild and comfortable with ample sunshine, occasional breezes, and scattered light rain. Humidity is moderate. Common activities: Visiting the cat village and interacting with cats, enjoying outdoor walks, photography, relaxing at local cafes. Suggested attire: Thin long-sleeved shirts, T-shirts, light jackets.
Summer (June to August): Average 80–83°F. Hot and humid, with occasional showers. Sun protection and hydration are necessary. Common activities: Going out in the morning and evening to avoid high temperatures, indoor interaction with cats, enjoying cold drinks or snacks. Suggested attire: Light, moisture-wicking short-sleeved shirts, shorts, hats, sunglasses, rain gear.
Autumn (September to November): Average 70–81°F. Early autumn is warm, gradually turning cool and pleasant. October is the rainiest month of the year, with higher humidity. Common activities: Strolling along the cat village paths in cool weather, capturing daily moments of cats, tasting local specialty snacks. Suggested attire: Long-sleeved tops, light jackets, light rain gear as needed.
Winter (December to February): Average 61–62°F. The climate is mild, rarely severely cold, with relatively less rainfall, occasionally feeling damp and cool. Common activities: Leisurely walking through the cat village, enjoying warm coffee or tea, observing the cats' lazy demeanor in winter. Suggested attire: Long-sleeved tops, sweaters, light down jackets or warm jackets.
Houtong Cat Village climatological average
Annual average temperature: approx. 73.0°F / Annual rainfall: approx. 108 mm / Summer humidity: 75-85% / Rainiest month: October
Houtong Cat Village monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°F)
Precipitation (mm)
January
61.3°F
4.2
February
63°F
6.1
March
65.3°F
4
April
73.9°F
7.8
May
74.1°F
6.9
June
80.2°F
8.2
July
83.7°F
11.1
August
83.1°F
5.2
September
81.5°F
9.3
October
76.6°F
24.2
November
70.7°F
14
December
62.8°F
7.8
Houtong Cat Village weather for the next seven days
6/5
Friday
Heavy rain
82.9°F/78.3°F
6/6
Saturday
Moderate rain
79.1°F/77.6°F
6/7
Sunday
Moderate rain
80.7°F/76.7°F
6/8
Monday
Heavy rain
81.7°F/77.5°F
6/9
Tuesday
Moderate rain
78.8°F/77.6°F
6/10
Wednesday
Heavy rain
77.5°F/74.9°F
6/11
Thursday
Moderate rain
73.2°F/72.6°F
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