Jiufen, Taiwan: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Jiufen, Taiwan? If you're planning to go to Jiufen, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Jiufen, Taiwan

Based on the climate and weather in Jiufen, the best time to go is July. See below for details.

Important essentials for Jiufen, Taiwan

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Jiufen, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel insurance that includes COVID-19 coverage

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  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an easy-to-carry plane-friendly choice.

  • (U.S. Residents) Telehealth COVID-19 test for entry to U.S.

    U.S. residents still need a certified COVID-19 test to return home, but it can now be via Zoom. Learn more


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards can become worn. An unreadable vaccine card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps stop that.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks are not available for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • Touchless thermometer

    A touchless thermometer is important to have.


  • N95 masks

    These N95 masks provide the best level of protection available.

General health necessities


  • Emergency water purifier

    Some areas may have unreliable tap water, so it's important to bring an emergency water purifier like this one.


  • Travel first aid kit

    This one is a good kit.


  • Emergency motion sickness relief

Don't forget these

What to wear/what to pack for Jiufen, Taiwan by month

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January

Traveling to Jiufen in January, you will notice that it is relatively cool and very rainy. Expect it to rain about two thirds of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 60s F (high 10s C).

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February

If you go to Jiufen in February, you will notice that it is chilly and very rainy. Expect it to rain about two thirds of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 60s F (high 10s C).

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March

March in this region is balmy and very rainy. Temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day. It rains most days.

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April

If you vacation in Jiufen during April, you are likely to see that it is a perfect temperature and very rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 60s F (high 10s C). Humidity is generally around 80 during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

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May

If you are traveling to Jiufen in May, you will notice that it is warm and very rainy. Expect it to rain about two thirds of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

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June

In June, Jiufen is hot and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the 80s F (high 20s C) and about a third of the time jump into the low 90s F (low 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C). This is also a rainy time for Jiufen, with several of the days of the month having rain. In June, humidity reaches as high as 80%.

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July

If you go to Jiufen in July, you will notice that it is constantly hot. Expect it to rain about a third of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 80s F (low 30s C).

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August

If you go to Jiufen in August, you will notice that it is consistently hot and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about a third of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 80s F (low 30s C).

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September

September in Jiufen is pretty consistently hot and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

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October

Traveling to Jiufen in October, you will notice that it is a perfect temperature and very rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

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November

In November, Jiufen is balmy and very rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 70s F (low 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the 60s F (high 10s C). This is also a rainy time for Jiufen, with more than half of the days of the month having rain. In November, humidity reaches as high as 80%.

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December

If you go to Jiufen in December, you will notice that it is relatively cool and very rainy. Expect it to rain about two thirds of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 60s F (high 10s C).

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