Taiwan weather in January

Are you planning a trip to Taiwan in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Taiwan in January?

In January, Taiwan experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from moderate to warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. January is a winter month.

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from moderate in Xiulin at 14°C to warm in Kaohsiung at 24°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C in Kaohsiung and 7°C in Xiulin. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. However, even though January is the coolest month, you can still find places in Taiwan with moderate temperatures, ensuring a pleasant experience throughout the year.

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Pingtung City with an average of 35 mm to heavy rainfall in Guangfu with 645 mm. Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Taipei. Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 76 hours of sunshine in Taipei. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

For a closer look at January's conditions in Taiwan, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Taiwan's yearly weather, check out our Taiwan climate page.

Where to go in Taiwan in January

Find the average weather conditions in January for the most popular destinations in Taiwan on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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).

Popular destinations in Taiwan

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Taiwan?

Average weather in Taipei

In January Taipei generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Taipei
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20°C 
14°C 
80 hours 
118 mm 
17 days 
19°C 
12°C 
76 hours 
102 mm 
19 days 
19°C 
13°C 
78 hours 
117 mm 
19 days 
Climate in Taipei

Average weather in Hualien City

In January Hualien City generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Hualien City
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19°C 
15°C 
72 hours 
334 mm 
18 days 
poor 
18°C 
13°C 
67 hours 
379 mm 
20 days 
poor 
19°C 
14°C 
66 hours 
377 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Hualien City

Average weather in Kaohsiung

In January Kaohsiung generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Kaohsiung
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25°C 
18°C 
161 hours 
46 mm 
13 days 
24°C 
17°C 
174 hours 
41 mm 
14 days 
25°C 
18°C 
170 hours 
38 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Kaohsiung

Average weather in Taitung City

In January Taitung City generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Taitung City
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21°C 
16°C 
101 hours 
236 mm 
17 days 
20°C 
15°C 
100 hours 
269 mm 
17 days 
poor 
21°C 
16°C 
81 hours 
264 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Taitung City

Average weather in Kenting National Park

In January Kenting National Park generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Kenting National Park
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24°C 
21°C 
162 hours 
61 mm 
15 days 
24°C 
20°C 
170 hours 
63 mm 
15 days 
24°C 
21°C 
166 hours 
49 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Kenting National Park

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Is January the best time to visit Taiwan?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Taipei, January might be a good time to visit Taiwan. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in March, April, November and December offering mostly pleasant weather in Taipei. The weather in June, July, August and September, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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