Dongshan weather in January (Yilan County, Taiwan)

What can you expect from the weather in Dongshan during January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Dongshan typically experiences pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 18°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 13°C. Typically, this month presents some of the milder temperatures of the year, yet it remains pleasantly warm.

Dongshan in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 283 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 20 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 69 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Dongshan. March and April generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Dongshan, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 283 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 69 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Yilan City, Taiwan (13 KM, 8 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

Precipitation

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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 Dongshan, 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

Camping

6/10

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