Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Jiufen and Pingxi in January
This is the coldest month in Jiufen and Pingxi: highs average 63°F (17°C) and lows 58°F (14°C), with about 3.9 in (99 mm) of rain.
At 72/100 for comfort (3rd of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 63°F (17°C)
- Avg low
- 58°F (14°C)
- Rain
- 3.9 in (99 mm)
- Humidity
- 82%
- Cloud cover
- 86%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 36 min
- Comfort score
- 72/100 · Good
What January feels like
Highs near 63°F (17°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 58°F (14°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.9 in (99 mm).
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 86%.
It's breezy, with average winds near 12 mph (5.3 m/s) at ground level.
Plan around January
January is one of Jiufen and Pingxi's best months on the climate data.
- Comfort holds steady from December (74 → 72/100).
- Our Taipei, Jiufen & Taroko route recommends Oct – Dec, Mar – May, so January falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for January
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 58°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.9 in of rain
- Windproof shellaverage wind 12 mph
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Jiufen and Pingxi in January
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Shifen Old Street
Rail-side street where visitors paint and release sky lanterns between trains.
Why now January scores 72/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Golden Waterfall
Roadside cascade stained gold by minerals from old mine workings.
Why now Highs near 63°F and 3.9 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Shifen Waterfall
Wide curtain waterfall reached by a riverside path from Shifen.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Jiufen Old Street
Narrow lanes of tea houses and snack shops climbing a hillside above the sea.
Houtong Cat Village
Former coal-mining village now home to dozens of resident cats.
Nearby in January
- Taipei in January~18 mi · highs 66°F, 3.9 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Hualien and Taroko in January~79 mi · highs 71°F, 2.8 in rain · 4°C (8°F) warmer by day, drier
- Tainan in January~178 mi · highs 70°F, 1.5 in rain · 4°C (7°F) warmer by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~101 m to Jiufen and Pingxi's ~289 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Jiufen and Pingxi in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Jiufen and Pingxi?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 72/100. Expect highs of 63°F (17°C) and 3.9 in (99 mm) of rain. Our Taipei, Jiufen & Taroko route recommends Oct – Dec, Mar – May, so January is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Jiufen and Pingxi in January?
Average highs are 63°F (17°C) and average lows 58°F (14°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Jiufen and Pingxi in January?
Some: about 3.9 in (99 mm) of rain falls across January on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 76.6 in (1946 mm).
What should I pack for Jiufen and Pingxi in January?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 58°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.9 in of rain), windproof shell (average wind 12 mph) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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