Penghu County Weather in January

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

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Magong City Xiyu

Planning a journey to Penghu County, Taiwan this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Penghu County in January

Penghu County, Taiwan is a region in Taiwan. January in Penghu County generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) in Magong City. While January might be the chilliest month, Penghu County, Taiwan offers areas with temperate climates year-round, ensuring visitors always have a delightful experience.

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

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 39 mm (1.5 in) in Magong City. Going by our weather data, this month in Magong City usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. Magong City typically sees 111 hours of sunlight, creating comfortable conditions that aren't too bright or too dim. Looking for something sunnier? Our weather planner helps you discover destinations with more reliable sunshine.

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Best Places to Visit in Penghu County in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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 Penghu County

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

Temperature range in Penghu County (January)

Precipitation variation in Penghu County (January)

Magong City

In January Magong City generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
116 hours
111 hours
98 hours
Monthly rainfall
50 mm (2 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Magong City →

Xiyu

In January Xiyu generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
116 hours
111 hours
98 hours
Monthly rainfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Xiyu →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Penghu 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 Penghu County in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Magong City 20°C (68°F) 17°C (63°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)
Xiyu 20°C (68°F) 17°C (63°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)

Penghu County weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

January in Penghu County, Taiwan brings perfect weather. In Magong City, daytime temperatures are typically around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime lows hover near 17°C (63°F).

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

Average temperatures in Penghu County, Taiwan during January range from a nighttime low near 17°C (63°F) to a daytime high around 20°C (68°F) in Magong City.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Penghu County, Taiwan during January, with Magong City averaging close to 39 mm (1.5 in).

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

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Penghu County, Taiwan. Typically, the climate in Magong City is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

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

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