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 is the month that records the lowest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of 17°C (62.6°F) to a low of 10°C (50°F).

Rainfall

In Sun Moon Lake, in January, it is raining for 18 days, with typically 76mm (2.99") of accumulated precipitation. In Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 208 days and collects up to 2046mm (80.55") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Sun Moon Lake, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 51min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 17:20. On the last day of the month, 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 is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.