Taichung weather in January (Taichung Municipality, Taiwan)

What kind of weather does January bring to Taichung? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The weather in Taichung is usually perfect in January, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 21°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 14°C. This month is marked by slightly cooler temperatures, but the climate remains quite pleasant.

Precipitation

Taichung in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 16 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

With about 172 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Taichung climate page with graphs.

 

Taichung, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 76%  

Sunshine 172 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Taiwan in January

Find out more about the weather in Taiwan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Taichung, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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