Alishan weather in January (Chiayi County, Taiwan)

What does the weather outlook for Alishan look like in January? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Alishan generally includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 18°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 9°C. This month is known for its mildest temperatures of the year, yet it still offers a pleasantly warm days.

Precipitation

Alishan in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 54 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 17 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 179 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days March, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Alishan climate page with graphs.

 

Alishan, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 54 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 179 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Tainan, Taiwan (51 KM, 32 Miles).

Where to go in Taiwan in January

Find out more about the weather in Taiwan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Alishan, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

7/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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