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In Hualien City, January brings pleasant daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), with nights cooling to 13°C (55°F). This month falls within the rainy season, so expect frequent rainfall.
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44-year average (1976-2026)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Hualien City typically stay consistent throughout January, with daily highs averaging around 18°C (64°F). Nights are cool, with lows around 12°C (54°F).
Browse day-by-day weather records for Hualien City spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
According to our 19 years of weather records for Hualien City, the following extremes were recorded between 2006 and 2025.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Pleasant temperatures in January mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. Heavy rain is guaranteed, please bring a good poncho and waterproof everything! You can probably leave your sunglasses at home, because sunny days are pretty rare this month.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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