Taipei weather in January (Taipei Municipality, Taiwan)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Taipei this January? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Taipei typically brings pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 19°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 12°C. The temperatures this month are milder, providing a comfortable and warm experience.

Precipitation

Taipei in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. Take advantage of the driest month of the year with its minimal rain. Expect around 19 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 76 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March, April, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Taipei, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 102 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 77%  

Sunshine 76 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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Taipei, 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

4/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Taipei.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Taiwan? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Taiwan. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.