The weather in January in Taiwan

It's pleasantly warm in January in Taiwan with an average temperature of 21°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 20°C to a high of 23°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 12°C and 17°C.

Looking for great weather? January is a good time to be in Taiwan. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Taiwan. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 31°C in 2021, Taiwan reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 5°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 2°C to a highest value of 21°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In January, there is an average of 60 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,6 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.

Daily weather in January for Taiwan

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Taiwan. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Taiwan New York
Average temperature 21°C 5°C
Max. temperature 23°C 11°C
Min. temperature 12°C -5°C
Total precipitation 60 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 10 days 12 days
Total snowfall 0,6 cm 16 cm
Snowy days 1 day 8 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Taiwan with warm temps, averaging around 22°C during the day and nights around 15°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps drop to around 21°C, with nights around 14°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Taiwan is around 21°C, while nighttime temps are about 14°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 4 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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The climate in Taiwan is based on weather data from Taipei. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Taiwan to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Taiwan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Taiwan

Temperature in January in Taiwan over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Taiwan. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in January in Taiwan

Total precipitation in January in Taiwan over the years

Daily Snowfall in January in Taiwan

Snowfall in January in Taiwan per year

Daily UV index in January in Taiwan

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Taiwan, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Weather experiences in January in Taiwan

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Average weather in Taiwan by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Taiwan. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.