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Hengchun Township Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Hengchun Township, Taiwan in January.

Thinking about venturing to Hengchun Township, Taiwan this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Hengchun Township in January

Hengchun Township, Taiwan is a region in Taiwan. January in Hengchun Township generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) in Kenting. On average, January is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Kenting.

To explore the conditions in Hengchun Township, Taiwan in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Hengchun Old Town with an average of 56 mm (2.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Eluan with 68 mm (2.7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Kenting gets approximately 170 hours of sunlight in January, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Hengchun Township by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Hengchun Township — and find the best time to visit. (based on Kenting)

Best Places to Visit in Hengchun Township in January

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

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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 Hengchun Township

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

Temperature range in Hengchun Township (January)

Precipitation variation in Hengchun Township (January)

Kenting

In January Kenting generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
162 hours
170 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions

Hengchun Old Town

In January Hengchun Old Town generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
162 hours
170 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions

Nanwan

In January Nanwan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
162 hours
170 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions

Eluan

In January Eluan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
162 hours
170 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions

Manzhou

In January Manzhou generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
162 hours
170 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Hengchun Township, 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 Hengchun Township in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kenting 24°C (75°F) 20°C (68°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Hengchun Old Town 23°C (73°F) 20°C (68°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Nanwan 23°C (73°F) 20°C (68°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Eluan 24°C (75°F) 21°C (70°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Manzhou 24°C (75°F) 20°C (68°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)

Hengchun Township weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Hengchun Township, Taiwan in January?

January in Hengchun Township, Taiwan brings perfect weather. In Kenting, daytime temperatures are typically around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime lows hover near 20°C (68°F).

What is the average temperature in Hengchun Township, Taiwan in January?

Daytime temperatures in Kenting peak at roughly 24°C (75°F) in January, dropping to about 20°C (68°F) overnight.

Does Hengchun Township, Taiwan get a lot of rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Hengchun Township, Taiwan during January, with Kenting averaging close to 63 mm (2.5 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Hengchun Township, Taiwan?

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Hengchun Township, Taiwan. Typically, the climate in Kenting is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Kenting. The weather in June, July and August, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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