January weather forecast
Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan

Sun Moon Lake enters the year with shorter daylight hours, influenced by the winter solstice. Moderately cold temperatures prevail, requiring appropriate outdoor clothing. Daily UV index values fall within the moderate range, indicating a lower potential for harm from unprotected sun exposure. Rainfall is frequent, with 18 days of the month experiencing precipitation. January's focal weather factor is that it receives 76mm (2.99") of rainfall, an average value compared to the other months.

Temperature

January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 17°C (62.6°F) and a low of 10°C (50°F).

Rainfall

In Sun Moon Lake, during January, the rain falls for 18 days and regularly aggregates up to 76mm (2.99") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 208 rainfall days, and 2046mm (80.55") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan, is 10h and 51min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 17:20. On the last day of January, in Sun Moon Lake, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 17:41 CST.

Sunshine

In Sun Moon Lake, the average sunshine in January is 4h.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Sun Moon Lake is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in January interprets into the following recommendations:
Persist in precautions and follow sun safety policies. Keeping sunburn at bay is imperative. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.