Datong weather in January (Yilan County, Taiwan)

What does the weather outlook for Datong look like in January? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

During January, Datong usually has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 17°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop 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.

Precipitation

Datong in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 183 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 20 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 69 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny 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 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 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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

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