Tainan City Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Tainan City, Taiwan in January.

Planning a journey to Tainan City, 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 Tainan City in January

Tainan City, Taiwan is a region in Taiwan. January in Tainan City generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) in Tainan - Guantian District. During this period, Tainan - Guantian District experiences its coolest temperatures annually.

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

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 58 mm (2.3 in) in Tainan - Guantian District.

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Tainan - Guantian District gets around 179 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

Explore Tainan City by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Tainan City — and find the best time to visit. (based on Tainan - Guantian District)

Best Places to Visit in Tainan City in January

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

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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 Tainan City

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Tainan City, Taiwan?

Tainan - Guantian District

In January Tainan - Guantian District generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

December
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February
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
195 hours
179 hours
158 hours
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions

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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.

Tainan City weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Tainan City, Taiwan in January?

In January, Tainan City, Taiwan generally has perfect weather conditions. Tainan - Guantian District sees daytime temperatures near 23°C (73°F), with nights cooling to roughly 15°C (59°F).

What is the average temperature in Tainan City, Taiwan in January?

Tainan - Guantian District averages a daytime maximum of 23°C (73°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 15°C (59°F).

Does Tainan City, Taiwan get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. Tainan - Guantian District averages just 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Tainan City, Taiwan.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Tainan City, Taiwan?

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

On average, the best time to visit Tainan City, Taiwan is in January, February, March, November and December with generally perfect weather in Tainan - Guantian District. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

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