Taiwan Weather in January
As it’s a sub-tropical island, Taiwan weather in January goes with an average temperature of 13 -18℃ (55 - 64℉). On the mountains in the middle of the Island, the temperature is much lower than that in the coastal plains. If it is rainy, the Taiwan temperature in January may drop to 7℃ (45℉). It’s dryer than other seasons in Taiwan, with the average rainfall of only 20 mm. But the weather is still humid for the place is close to the sea. Generally, it rains more in the northern part than the southern regions.
Although January is not the best time to visit Taiwan, you can take it as a winter resort because Taiwan climate in January is much warmer than the harshly cold Northern Hemisphere.
Averages for Taiwan Weather in January
Temperature: 14°C / 57°F
High Temperature: 18°C / 64°F
Low Temperature: 13°C / 55°F
Rainfall: 20 mm
Sunrise: 06:37 ~ 06:41
Sunset: 17:16 ~ 17:37
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Where to Go in Taiwan in January
On the Chinese New Year Day, which usually falls in late January to middle February, you can follow the locals to pray for blessings at the famous Longshan Temple in Taipei, or send sky lanterns on Shifen Old Street, Pingxi, New Taipei. You may also do some New Year shopping as the department stores would launch great discounts and lucky draws, too. The popular places to go shopping include Ximending and Zhongxiao Road in Taipei and Sanduo Road in Kaohsiung.
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Other Tips
1. Don’t go for a hot spring bath with an empty stomach, otherwise you would feel uncomfortable in the pool. Take off mental jewelries when you get into the hot spring pool, to avoid the mental reacts with the mineral substances in water. When you get out from the hot spring, keep warm to avoid catching cold.
2. Take good care of yourselves and take the valuables and money safely, for there are large crowds of people during Chinese New Year.
What is the temperature in Taiwan in January?
High/Low Temperatures of Taiwan in January
Historical Taiwan Weather in January
Jan | Temperature | Sunrise / Sunset | Humi- dity (%) | |
High | Low | |||
1 | 18°C / 64.4°F | 16°C / 60.8°F | 06:39 / 17:16 | 73 |
2 | 21°C / 69.8°F | 17°C / 62.6°F | 06:39 / 17:17 | 69 |
3 | 22°C / 71.6°F | 18°C / 64.4°F | 06:39 / 17:17 | 66 |
4 | 22°C / 71.6°F | 17°C / 62.6°F | 06:40 / 17:18 | 66 |
5 | 17°C / 62.6°F | 16°C / 60.8°F | 06:40 / 17:19 | 85 |
6 | 19°C / 66.2°F | 17°C / 62.6°F | 06:40 / 17:19 | 85 |
7 | 20°C / 29.7°F | 18°C / 64.4°F | 06:40 / 17:20 | 82 |
8 | 19°C / 66.2°F | 10°C / 50°F | 06:40 / 17:21 | 87 |
9 | 12°C / 53.6°F | 10°C / 50°F | 06:40 / 17:22 | 70 |
10 | 20°C / 68°F | 7°C / 44.6°F | 06:41 / 17:22 | 46 |
11 | 18°C / 64.4°F | 6°C / 42.8°F | 06:41 / 17:23 | 55 |
12 | 19°C / 66.2°F | 10°C / 50°F | 06:41 / 17:24 | 59 |
13 | 21°C / 69.8°F | 10°C / 50°F | 06:41 / 17:25 | 60 |
14 | 19°C / 66.2°F | 12°C / 53.6°F | 06:41 / 17:25 | 68 |
15 | 22°C / 71.6°F | 16°C / 60.8°F | 06:41 / 17:26 | 64 |
16 | 22°C / 71.6°F | 16°C / 60.8°F | 06:41 / 17:27 | 52 |
17 | 25°C / 77°F | 19°C / 66.2°F | 06:41 / 17:28 | 70 |
18 | 23°C / 73.4°F | 19°C / 66.2°F | 06:41 / 17:28 | 79 |
19 | 19°C / 66.2°F | 18°C / 64.4°F | 06:40 / 17:29 | 89 |
20 | 22°C / 71.6°F | 17°C / 62.6°F | 06:40 / 17:30 | 84 |
21 | 22°C / 71.6°F | 16°C / 60.8°F | 06:40 / 17:30 | 75 |
22 | 21°C / 69.8°F | 13°C / 55.4°F | 06:40 / 17:31 | 75 |
23 | 21°C / 69.8°F | 16°C / 60.8°F | 06:40 / 17:32 | 65 |
24 | 18°C / 64.4°F | 16°C / 60.8°F | 06:39 / 17:33 | 84 |
25 | 20°C / 68°F | 16°C /60.8°F | 06:39 / 17:34 | 78 |
26 | 17°C / 62.6°F | 14°C / 57.2°F | 06:39 / 17:34 | 82 |
27 | 20°C / 68°F | 16°C / 60.8°F | 06:39 / 17:35 | 80 |
28 | 19°C / 66.2°F | 13°C / 55.4°F | 06:38 / 17:36 | 66 |
29 | 14°C / 57.2°F | 12°C / 53.6°F | 06:38 / 17:37 | 84 |
30 | 16°C / 60.8°F | 13°C / 55.4°F | 06:37 / 17:37 | 86 |
31 | 18°C / 64.4°F | 12°C / 53.6°F | 06:38 / 17:37 | 90 |
- Last updated on Aug. 22, 2022 -