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Pingtung County Weather in January

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

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Kenting Hengchun Old Town Nanwan Eluan

Planning a getaway to Pingtung County, Taiwan this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Pingtung County in January

Pingtung County, Taiwan is a region in Taiwan. January in Pingtung County 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.

For a closer look at conditions across Pingtung County, Taiwan, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Pingtung City with an average of 35 mm (1.4 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.

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Best Places to Visit in Pingtung County in January

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

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

Temperature range in Pingtung County (January)

Precipitation variation in Pingtung County (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 »
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
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Kenting →

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 »
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
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Hengchun Old Town →

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 »
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
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Nanwan →

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 »
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
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Eluan →

Donggang

In January Donggang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°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
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
161 hours
174 hours
170 hours
Monthly rainfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Donggang →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Pingtung 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 Pingtung County 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)
Donggang 24°C (75°F) 17°C (63°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
Manzhou 24°C (75°F) 20°C (68°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)

Pingtung County weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Expect perfect weather across Pingtung County, Taiwan in January. The popular destination of Kenting averages 24°C (75°F) by day and 20°C (68°F) at night during this month.

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

In Kenting, the average daytime high in January is 24°C (75°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 20°C (68°F).

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

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

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

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Pingtung County, Taiwan with overall perfect weather in Kenting. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

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

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