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Taipei in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Taipei in January and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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January

Weather in Taipei in January 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
January could be a good time to visit Taipei, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +19°C, and there are typically 3 sunny days in January. However, expect about 19 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 90 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Taipei;

Average weather

☀️
+19°C
Avg. max. temperature
+4°C
Min.
+29°C
Max.
90 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
19 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Taipei has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Taipei in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Taipei for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in January is +20°C with a maximum of +29°C and a minimum of +8°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 5% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +22°C to +23°C.

Is Taipei warm or cold in January?

Taipei is typically mild in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +20°C to +19°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +15°C to +14°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

January is the coldest month in Taipei, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Taipei in January

Taipei weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+20°C+19°C+20°C
Min. temperature
+2°C+4°C+6°C
Max. temperature
+32°C+29°C+31°C
Rainfall
109 mm90 mm115 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
76%78%79%
Air pressure
1020 HPa1020 HPa1019 HPa
Sunny days
232
Cloudy days
999
Rainy days
201917
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +20°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +19°C. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 109 mm to 90 mm. Humidity rises from 76% to 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 2 to 3.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Taipei in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Taipei is gradually decreasing during January, going from 5 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Taipei based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 55% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 102 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 13 mm, which is considered light rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Taipei wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 334 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 61% chance of precipitation and 90 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in Taipei?

This is the weather in Taipei in January 2023:
1 January
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+22°C
2 January
🌧️
+20°C
3 January
🌧️
+18°C
4 January
🌧️
+18°C
5 January
🌧️
+23°C
6 January
☁️
+19°C
7 January
☁️
+21°C
8 January
☁️
+25°C
9 January
☁️
+24°C
10 January
☁️
+23°C
11 January
☁️
+23°C
12 January
☁️
+25°C
13 January
☁️
+29°C
14 January
☁️
+28°C
15 January
🌧️
+17°C
16 January
☁️
+14°C
17 January
🌧️
+16°C
18 January
☁️
+15°C
19 January
☁️
+20°C
20 January
🌧️
+17°C
21 January
☁️
+20°C
22 January
☁️
+24°C
23 January
🌧️
+20°C
24 January
🌧️
+12°C
25 January
☁️
+14°C
26 January
☁️
+20°C
27 January
☁️
+14°C
28 January
☁️
+11°C
29 January
☀️
+17°C
30 January
☀️
+18°C
31 January
☀️
+23°C
In January 2023 Taipei had 3 sunny days, 18 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +20°C, with an absolute maximum of +29°C and a minimum of +11°C. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 34%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Taipei climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Taipei in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+25°C) and the highest in 2018 (+28°C). The driest year was 2003 with only 1158 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2007 with 4037 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Taipei in January:

Is January a good time to visit Taipei?

It’s always a good time to visit Taipei, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Taipei in January?

January has mild temperatures in Taipei. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Taipei rainy in January?

Taipei is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Taipei in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Taipei in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Taiwan

Check out the weather for other cities in Taiwan.

Monthly weather in Taipei

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Taipei, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.