January weather forecast
Taiwan

January is the coldest month of the year in Taiwan, significantly influenced by the Northeast Monsoon. Northern regions of the island, including the capital city Taipei, experience temperatures between 10°C (50°F) and 20°C (68°F). This region endures continuous rainfall due to the winter monsoon, with average monthly precipitation reaching 170mm (6.69"). The weather in January is usually overcast, with less sunshine compared to other months.

In contrast, central and southern Taiwan maintain relatively mild temperatures, ranging from 15°C (59°F) to 25°C (77°F). Cities such as Kaohsiung and Tainan in the south are typically sunnier and drier, with average rainfall much lower than in the north. Despite being in the grip of winter, snowfall is rare except for the high-altitude regions in the Central Mountain Range.

January's weather contrasts sharply with that of the previous month, December, which tends to be slightly warmer and less rainy. The differences with the following month, February, are less pronounced. February also experiences cool temperatures and persistent rain in the north, although it generally sees marginally increased temperatures and decreased rainfall across the island.

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• Taipei - January »
  January is Taipei's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 19.1°C (66.4°F) and lows of 13.9°C (57°F). On the first day of January sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 17:15.
• Taichung - January »
  In Taichung, Taiwan, in January, during 7.4 rainfall days, 36mm (1.42") of precipitation is typically accumulated. The month of January sees the lowest average temperatures in Taichung, reaching 22°C (71.6°F) at the peak and 12.9°C (55.2°F) at the low.
• Tainan - January »
  January is the month with the coldest seawater in Tainan with an average sea temperature of 23.3°C (73.9°F). On the first day of January in Tainan sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 17:24.
• Penghu - January »
  The months with the coldest seawater in Penghu are January and February, with an average sea temperature of 20°C (68°F). Penghu's lowest temperatures tend to occur in January and February, with an average high-temperature of 20°C (68°F).
• Sun Moon Lake - January »
  In Sun Moon Lake the lowest temperatures are generally noted in January, averaging a high of 17°C (62.6°F) and a low of 10°C (50°F). In Sun Moon Lake, during January, the rain falls for 18 days and regularly aggregates up to 76mm (2.99") of precipitation.
• Kaohsiung City - January »
  In Kaohsiung City the average seawater temperature in January is 23.3°C (73.9°F). January is the month with the least rainfall in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan.
• Alishan Township - January »
  January and February represent the coldest period in Alishan Township with an average high-temperature of 15°C (59°F). In Alishan Township January's climate hints towards the onset of the new year with cooler average temperatures, ranging from a low of 7°C (44.6°F) to a high of 15°C (59°F).
• Hualien County - January »
  In Hualien County in January, during 19 rainfall days, 72mm (2.83") of precipitation is typically accumulated. January ushers in the new year with cool temperatures dipping to as low as 15.4°C (59.7°F) in Hualien County, Taiwan.
• Orchid Island - January »
  January and February, with an average sea temperature of 24°C (75.2°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Orchid Island, Taiwan. January and February, with an average sea temperature of 24°C (75.2°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Orchid Island.
• Hsinchu City - January »
  January, recording an average high temperature of 18.9°C (66°F) and a low temperature of 12.9°C (55.2°F), is Hsinchu City's coldest month. In Hsinchu City in January, the average water temperature is 19.4°C (66.9°F).
• Taitung City - January »
  In Taitung City in January, the average water temperature is 23.8°C (74.8°F). January is the month when Taitung City sees the average lowest temperatures, with a high of 23.1°C (73.6°F) and a low of 16.8°C (62.2°F).