Datong weather in January (Yilan County, Taiwan)

Looking to travel to Datong in January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Datong generally has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 17°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 10°C. On average, it is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year. However the temperature is still pleasant and it won't ever get really cold.

Datong in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 183 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 20 days of rain.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 69 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Datong. March typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Datong, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 183 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 69 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Yilan City, Taiwan (16 KM, 10 Miles).

Where to go in Taiwan in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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 Datong, 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 in January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

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