Yilan County Weather in January

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

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Wujie Yilan City Jiaoxi Dongshan

Planning a journey to Yilan 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 Yilan County in January

Yilan County, Taiwan is a region in Taiwan. January in Yilan County generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with heavy precipitation. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is mild in Datong at 17°C (63°F) to pleasant in Suao at 19°C (66°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C (57°F) in Suao and 10°C (50°F) in Datong. Although January is typically the coldest month, there are still areas in Yilan County, Taiwan where the temperatures are mild, allowing for a comfortable visit any time of the year.

For specific regional insights in Yilan County, Taiwan, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Datong with an average of 183 mm (7.2 in) to heavy rainfall in Suao with 302 mm (12 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during January. Wujie receives roughly 69 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

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Best Places to Visit in Yilan County in January

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

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

Temperature range in Yilan County (January)

Precipitation variation in Yilan County (January)

Wujie

In January Wujie generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
69 hours
69 hours
64 hours
Monthly rainfall
278 mm (11 in)
235 mm (9.3 in)
221 mm (8.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Wujie →

Yilan City

In January Yilan City generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
69 hours
69 hours
64 hours
Monthly rainfall
249 mm (9.8 in)
199 mm (7.8 in)
189 mm (7.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
20 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Yilan City →

Jiaoxi

In January Jiaoxi generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
69 hours
69 hours
64 hours
Monthly rainfall
241 mm (9.5 in)
196 mm (7.7 in)
186 mm (7.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
20 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Jiaoxi →

Dongshan

In January Dongshan generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
69 hours
69 hours
64 hours
Monthly rainfall
320 mm (13 in)
283 mm (11 in)
266 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Dongshan →

Luodong

In January Luodong generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
69 hours
69 hours
64 hours
Monthly rainfall
290 mm (11 in)
248 mm (9.8 in)
234 mm (9.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Luodong →

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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.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Yilan County in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Wujie 18°C (64°F) 14°C (57°F) 235 mm (9.3 in)
Yilan City 18°C (64°F) 13°C (55°F) 199 mm (7.8 in)
Jiaoxi 18°C (64°F) 13°C (55°F) 196 mm (7.7 in)
Dongshan 18°C (64°F) 13°C (55°F) 283 mm (11 in)
Luodong 18°C (64°F) 13°C (55°F) 248 mm (9.8 in)
Sanxing 17°C (63°F) 11°C (52°F) 212 mm (8.3 in)

Yilan County weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

January in Yilan County, Taiwan brings poor weather. In Wujie, daytime temperatures are typically around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime lows hover near 14°C (57°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Wujie peak at roughly 18°C (64°F) in January, dropping to about 14°C (57°F) overnight.

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

Yes. January brings heavy rainfall to Yilan County, Taiwan, with Wujie averaging around 235 mm (9.3 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

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

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Yilan County, Taiwan due to the typically poor weather in Wujie.

On average, the best time to visit Yilan County, Taiwan is in March with generally tolerable weather in Wujie. On the other hand, the months of January, February, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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