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Weather in January in New Taipei City

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

What is the weather like in New Taipei City in January?

New Taipei City is a region in Taiwan. January in New Taipei City generally has pleasant temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. January falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 19°C and nighttime temperatures around 12°C in Taipei. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of New Taipei City in January, check out the map below. While January might be the chilliest month, New Taipei City offers areas with temperate climates year-round, ensuring visitors always have a delightful experience.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of New Taipei City, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Danshui with an average of 91 mm to heavy rainfall in Jiufen with 176 mm. In Taipei, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.

Average sunshine

Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 76 hours of sunlight in Taipei. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our New Taipei City climate page.

Where to go in New Taipei City in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the New Taipei City on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Taiwan, check out our New Taipei City's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in New Taipei City?

Taipei

In January Taipei generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Taipei
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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26°C 
19°C 
1,404 hours 
2132 mm 
212 days 
19°C 
12°C 
76 hours 
102 mm 
19 days 
19°C 
13°C 
78 hours 
117 mm 
19 days 
Climate in Taipei

Jiufen

In January Jiufen generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Jiufen
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<<   Annual Annual
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25°C 
21°C 
1,404 hours 
2177 mm 
222 days 
19°C 
15°C 
76 hours 
176 mm 
20 days 
20°C 
16°C 
78 hours 
176 mm 
20 days 
Climate in Jiufen

Danshui

In January Danshui generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Danshui
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
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precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
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26°C 
21°C 
1,404 hours 
1729 mm 
209 days 
19°C 
14°C 
76 hours 
91 mm 
18 days 
19°C 
14°C 
78 hours 
115 mm 
18 days 
Climate in Danshui

Wulai

In January Wulai generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Wulai
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
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25°C 
18°C 
1,404 hours 
2922 mm 
222 days 
18°C 
11°C 
76 hours 
127 mm 
19 days 
18°C 
11°C 
78 hours 
135 mm 
19 days 
Climate in Wulai

Xindian

In January Xindian generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Xindian
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
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25°C 
18°C 
1,404 hours 
2522 mm 
217 days 
18°C 
12°C 
76 hours 
113 mm 
19 days 
19°C 
12°C 
78 hours 
125 mm 
19 days 
Climate in Xindian

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in New Taipei City, in Taiwan.

Is January the best time to visit New Taipei City?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Taipei, January might be a good time to visit New Taipei City. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit New Taipei City is in March, April, November and December with generally pleasant weather in Taipei. The weather in June, July, August and September, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in New Taipei City.

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