Taichung Municipality Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Taichung Municipality, Taiwan in January.

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Planning a trip to Taichung Municipality, Taiwan this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Taichung Municipality in January

Taichung Municipality, Taiwan is a region in Taiwan. January in Taichung Municipality generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) in Taichung. While January might be the chilliest month, Taichung Municipality, 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 Taichung Municipality, Taiwan, check out the map below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 72 mm (2.8 in) in Taichung.

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Taichung gets approximately 172 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 Taichung Municipality by month

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

January21°C (70°F) February22°C (72°F) March24°C (75°F) April27°C (81°F) May29°C (84°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August31°C (88°F) September30°C (86°F) October29°C (84°F) November26°C (79°F) December23°C (73°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Taichung Municipality in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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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 Taichung Municipality

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Taichung Municipality, Taiwan?

Taichung

In January Taichung generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

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Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
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16°C (61°F)
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Monthly sun hours
175 hours
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Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Taichung Municipality, 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.

Taichung Municipality weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Taichung Municipality, Taiwan in January?

Taichung Municipality, Taiwan typically experiences perfect weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Taichung average around 21°C (70°F), and temperatures drop to about 14°C (57°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Taichung Municipality, Taiwan in January?

Daytime temperatures in Taichung peak at roughly 21°C (70°F) in January, dropping to about 14°C (57°F) overnight.

Does Taichung Municipality, Taiwan get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. Taichung averages just 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Taichung Municipality, Taiwan.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Taichung Municipality, Taiwan?

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

On average, the best time to visit Taichung Municipality, Taiwan is in January, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Taichung. The weather in June, July, August and September, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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