Taipei · WinterMonth summary
Taipei weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
14°C – 19°C
🌧 Rainy days
39% of days
☀️ Sunshine
4.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
October (7.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Taipei in January?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: January is an average time for Taipei. October (7.5/10) is clearly preferable.
By trip type
Taipei in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Winter dishes and comfort food specialities in local restaurants In January, Taipei sees 19°C during the day with 4.2h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 39% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. October (7.5/10) is significantly better if possible.
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| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 14°C | 19°C | 39% | 2.2 | 4.2h | 6.8/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 14°C | 19°C | 42% | 2.8 | 3.1h | 6.0/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 16°C | 23°C | 41% | 3.8 | 8.1h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 19°C | 26°C | 48% | 4.6 | 9.3h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 22°C | 29°C | 59% | 7.4 | 10.0h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ June | 25°C | 32°C | 70% | 8.5 | 11.1h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 26°C | 33°C | 59% | 5.4 | 12.3h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ August | 26°C | 32°C | 63% | 5.1 | 12.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 25°C | 31°C | 55% | 7.3 | 11.2h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 22°C | 27°C | 47% | 6.7 | 8.7h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 20°C | 24°C | 43% | 2.6 | 5.9h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 16°C | 20°C | 45% | 2.3 | 2.3h | 6.1/10 |
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, Taipei averages 19°C, 39% rainy days and 4.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.8/10.
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Comparison
January vs October (best month)
The best month is October (score 7.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +8°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +8%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +4.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Taipei in January
Is January a good time to visit Taipei?
January is an acceptable time for Taipei (score 6.8/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider October (7.5/10) if possible.
What to do in Taipei in January?
With 19°C max and 4.2h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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