Hujing Island

Island Island in Taiwan Province, part of Penghu archipelago

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Hujing Island
23.4906, 119.5278
Free (no formal visitor facilities)

How to Get to Hujing Island #

Hujing Island is reached only by boat from Penghu (Magong) on Taiwan’s west coast. Private charters and local fishing skiffs operate from Magong Harbor; discuss landing options with the skipper and plan around tide and wind.

Tips for Visiting Hujing Island #

  • Hire a licensed Penghu boat from Magong harbor rather than attempting to land directly; local skippers know safe approaches.
  • Bring wind protection-the Taiwan Strait can gust suddenly, even in summer.
  • Respect any military or restricted signs; some islets around Penghu have restricted zones.

Best Time to Visit Hujing Island #

Best visited in spring or autumn for calmer seas and milder temperatures; access requires private boat or a local tour from Penghu's Magong.

Spring
March-May · 15-22°C
Calmer seas and wildflowers on basalt cliffs; pleasant for boat sightseeing.
Summer
June-August · 24-30°C
Warmest sea temperatures and longest daylight, but prone to sudden squalls and busy boat traffic.
Autumn
September-November · 18-26°C
Often the most pleasant combination of mild weather and lower visitor numbers.

Weather & Climate near Hujing Island #

Climate

Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 14°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1032 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
OctoberNovemberSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
10°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 18°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
14° 18°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.7h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

68 Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
14° 19°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
11.3h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 21°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

68 Good

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
16° 21°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 20°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
20° 25°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
12.6h daylight

May

May is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (139 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
23° 27°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

139 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.1h daylight

June

June is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Significant rainfall (182 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

68 Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
25° 29°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

182 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.4h daylight

July

July is the hottest month, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (144 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
26° 31°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

144 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
13.3h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (191 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
25° 30°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

191 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.8h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
25° 29°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

89 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 27°C and lows of 22°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

86 Excellent

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
23° 27°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

27 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
11.5h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 19 mm and mostly overcast skies.

82 Excellent

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
19° 24°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
10.9h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 20°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
16° 20°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.6h daylight

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