Kaohsiung · WinterMonth summary
Kaohsiung weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
16°C – 24°C
🌧 Rainy days
16% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
March (8.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Kaohsiung in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want great weather for all activities.
❌ No if: you're on a tight budget — prices are higher during peak season.
Our take: Kaohsiung in January: 24°C and 10.0h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Kaohsiung in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Peak cultural season — museums and sites accessible in good weather conditions Even in winter, Kaohsiung enjoys 24°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain risk remains low (16% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if March (8.6/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 16°C | 24°C | 16% | 1.3 | 10.0h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 16°C | 24°C | 16% | 0.6 | 10.7h | 8.4/10 |
| ☀️ March | 19°C | 26°C | 19% | 1.1 | 11.2h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ April | 22°C | 29°C | 24% | 2.2 | 11.8h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 25°C | 30°C | 48% | 5.8 | 12.0h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ June | 26°C | 31°C | 71% | 10.6 | 11.8h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ July | 26°C | 31°C | 75% | 12.4 | 11.7h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ August | 26°C | 31°C | 78% | 14.8 | 10.9h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ September | 26°C | 30°C | 67% | 7.5 | 11.3h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 24°C | 29°C | 41% | 5.6 | 10.9h | 7.8/10 |
| ☀️ November | 22°C | 28°C | 21% | 1.8 | 10.3h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ December | 18°C | 25°C | 13% | 0.7 | 10.0h | 8.4/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Kaohsiung averages 24°C, 16% rainy days and 10.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.2/10.
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Comparison
January vs March (best month)
The best month is March (score 8.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +2°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +3%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Kaohsiung in January
Is January a good time to visit Kaohsiung?
January is an excellent time to visit Kaohsiung (score 8.2/10). With 24°C, 10.0h of sunshine and 16% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Kaohsiung in January?
With 24°C and 10.0h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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