Penghu Travel Guide: Best Season, Weather, Plugs & Itineraries

Cross-sea bridges, basalt coastlines and island seascapes — busiest in summer, best explored by car or scooter.

Updated 2026-10-31　Taiwan

🗓 Best time to goApr–Oct is the main season; strong northeast monsoon from Oct–Mar can disrupt ferries and flights — always check ahead.

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🔌 Plugs & voltage110V | Type A/B (flat pins, same as US/Japan)

🌦 ClimateStrong northeast monsoon from Oct–Mar feels cold and can disrupt ferries; summers are hot with intense sun.

Monthly average temperatures in Penghu

City / month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Penghu High / low	20° 15°	20° 15°	22° 17°	26° 21°	29° 24°	31° 27°	32° 28°	32° 28°	31° 27°	28° 24°	25° 21°	22° 17°

°C — top is the average high, bottom the average low. Typical values only; check the forecast before you go. See charts in the climate tool.

Bring photo ID — flights and ferries may check it.
Water activities and island ferries depend on weather — keep your plan flexible.
Check your licence, insurance and wind before renting a scooter; use a car on windy days.
For low-tide-only paths (e.g. Kuibishan), check tide tables to avoid being cut off.

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The cross-sea bridge, northern isles, Qimei’s twin-heart weir and Magong’s old town — Penghu by scooter or car.

🗓 4 days / 3 nights

General travel information — entry rules, e-authorisations, weather and opening details change often, so check official sources.