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Taipei Municipality Weather in January

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

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Are you planning a trip a to Taipei Municipality, Taiwan in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Taipei Municipality in January

Taipei Municipality, Taiwan is a region in Taiwan. January in Taipei Municipality generally has pleasant temperatures, with high precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) in Taipei. Although January is typically the coldest month, there are still areas in Taipei Municipality, Taiwan where the temperatures are mild, allowing for a comfortable visit any time of the year.

For specific regional insights in Taipei Municipality, Taiwan, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

January is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 102 mm (4 in) in Taipei. In Taipei, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during January. Taipei experiences about 76 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

Explore Taipei Municipality by month

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

Best Places to Visit in Taipei Municipality in January

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

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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 Taipei Municipality

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

Taipei

In January Taipei generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
80 hours
76 hours
78 hours
Monthly rainfall
118 mm (4.6 in)
102 mm (4 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Taipei 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.

Taipei Municipality weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Expect good weather across Taipei Municipality, Taiwan in January. The popular destination of Taipei averages 19°C (66°F) by day and 12°C (54°F) at night during this winter month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Taipei peak at roughly 19°C (66°F) in January, dropping to about 12°C (54°F) overnight.

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

Taipei typically receives notable rainfall in January, about 102 mm (4 in) on average across Taipei Municipality, Taiwan.

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

In our opinion, January is a good time to visit Taipei Municipality, Taiwan with overall good weather in Taipei. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in March, April, November and December offering mostly very good weather in Taipei. In contrast, June, July, August and September tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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