Climate averages 1991–2020
Weather in Taiwan in January
In January, average daytime highs across the 28 cities listed in Taiwan range from 16.9°C in Taoyuan to 22.3°C in Kaohsiung. Monthly rainfall ranges from 35 mm in Kaohsiung to 407 mm in Hualien City.
Long-term climate patterns, not a forecast for a particular trip.
City by city
January in Taiwan
| City | Average highHigh / low | Average low | Rainfall mm | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taipei | 17.7°C13.6°C | 13.6°C | 87 | 14.2 |
| Taichung | 19.8°C12.7°C | 12.7°C | 68 | 9.0 |
| Kaohsiung | 22.3°C15.1°C | 15.1°C | 35 | 5.9 |
| Tainan | 21.4°C15.5°C | 15.5°C | 49 | 7.2 |
| Banqiao | 17.4°C12.4°C | 12.4°C | 87 | 14.2 |
| Taoyuan | 16.9°C12.5°C | 12.5°C | 70 | 11.7 |
| Hsinchu | 17.5°C13.3°C | 13.3°C | 60 | 9.8 |
| Keelung | 18.0°C14.7°C | 14.7°C | 178 | 19.5 |
| Neihu | 17.9°C14.2°C | 14.2°C | 87 | 14.2 |
| Chiayi City | 20.2°C11.9°C | 11.9°C | 53 | 10.1 |
| Yongkang | 21.6°C14.4°C | 14.4°C | 49 | 7.2 |
| Chang-hua | 20.0°C13.6°C | 13.6°C | 52 | 7.7 |
| Bade | 17.4°C12.0°C | 12.0°C | 70 | 11.7 |
| Danshui, Taiwan | 17.8°C14.3°C | 14.3°C | 78 | 13.0 |
| Shulin | 17.3°C12.5°C | 12.5°C | 87 | 14.2 |
| Yuanlin | 20.3°C13.2°C | 13.2°C | 52 | 7.7 |
| Sanxia | 18.2°C12.5°C | 12.5°C | 70 | 11.7 |
| Douliu | 20.0°C12.4°C | 12.4°C | 56 | 9.8 |
| Toufen | 17.7°C13.5°C | 13.5°C | 60 | 9.8 |
| Nantou, Taiwan | 19.1°C12.0°C | 12.0°C | 59 | 9.8 |
| Taitung | 20.8°C16.5°C | 16.5°C | 314 | 28.6 |
| Hualien City | 18.3°C13.7°C | 13.7°C | 407 | 29.6 |
| Caotun | 19.9°C12.3°C | 12.3°C | 59 | 9.8 |
| Zhudong | 18.1°C12.3°C | 12.3°C | 60 | 9.8 |
| Yilan, Taiwan | 17.5°C13.4°C | 13.4°C | 190 | 22.0 |
| Puli | 20.4°C13.2°C | 13.2°C | 67 | 10.1 |
| Miaoli | 17.8°C13.6°C | 13.6°C | 69 | 8.9 |
| Xinying | 21.3°C13.7°C | 13.7°C | 63 | 7.9 |
A rain day is a local calendar day with at least 1 mm of precipitation.