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Chiayi County Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Chiayi County, Taiwan in January.

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

What to Expect in Chiayi County in January

Chiayi County, Taiwan is a region in Taiwan. January in Chiayi County generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is pleasant in Alishan at 18°C (64°F) and warm in Chiayi City at 22°C (72°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in Chiayi City and 9°C (48°F) in Alishan. Even if January is considered the coolest month, there are areas in Chiayi County, Taiwan that maintain moderate temperatures, making it a pleasant destination all year round.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Chiayi County, Taiwan, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Alishan with an average of 54 mm (2.1 in) to moderate rainfall in Chiayi City with 63 mm (2.5 in). Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Chiayi City, marking it as the year's driest month.

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Chiayi City as an example - it receives around 179 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

Explore Chiayi County by month

Best Places to Visit in Chiayi County in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Chiayi County.

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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).

Popular Destinations in Chiayi County

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Chiayi County, Taiwan?

Temperature range in Chiayi County (January)

Precipitation variation in Chiayi County (January)

Chiayi City

In January Chiayi City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
195 hours
179 hours
158 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions

Alishan

In January Alishan generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
195 hours
179 hours
158 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Chiayi County, in Taiwan.

In our records: Taiwan January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Taiwan in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Taiwan was 5°C (41°F) in Hualien City on January 25, 2016.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Chiayi County in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Chiayi City 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Alishan 18°C (64°F) 9°C (48°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)

Chiayi County weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Chiayi County, Taiwan in January?

Chiayi County, Taiwan typically experiences perfect weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Chiayi City average around 22°C (72°F), and temperatures drop to about 13°C (55°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Chiayi County, Taiwan in January?

Chiayi City averages a daytime maximum of 22°C (72°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 13°C (55°F).

Does Chiayi County, Taiwan get a lot of rain in January?

January is on the drier side in Chiayi County, Taiwan. Chiayi City averages only about 63 mm (2.5 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Chiayi County, Taiwan?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Chiayi County, Taiwan with overall perfect weather in Chiayi City. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, January, February, November and December provide perfect weather in Chiayi City. In contrast, May, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Chiayi County.

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