Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Taipei in January
This is the coldest month in Taipei: highs average 66°F (19°C) and lows 61°F (16°C), with about 3.9 in (99 mm) of rain.
January opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 74/100 (the top score of the year).
- Avg high
- 66°F (19°C)
- Avg low
- 61°F (16°C)
- Rain
- 3.9 in (99 mm)
- Humidity
- 82%
- Cloud cover
- 86%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 36 min
- Comfort score
- 74/100 · Good
What January feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 66°F (19°C), good for long walks.
Lows average 61°F (16°C).
Some rain is likely, about 3.9 in (99 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 86%.
It's breezy, with average winds near 12 mph (5.3 m/s) at ground level.
Plan around January
January is one of Taipei's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: January and October.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by February, the score drops to 65/100.
- Comfort improves from 67/100 in December to 74/100.
- 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 61°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.9 in of rain
- Windproof shellaverage wind 12 mph
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Taipei in January
January is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Raohe Street Night Market
Compact night market known for black-pepper buns baked in clay ovens.
Why now January scores 74/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan)
Steep 20-minute stair climb to the classic view of Taipei 101.
Why now Highs near 66°F and 3.9 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Beitou Hot Springs
Thermal valley with a public hot spring, Thermal Valley steam pool and a wooden library.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Longshan Temple (Mengjia Longshan Si)
Ornate 18th-century temple, busy with worshippers from dawn to night.
National Palace Museum
One of the world's great collections of Chinese imperial art, jade and calligraphy.
Nearby in January
- Jiufen and Pingxi in January~18 mi · highs 63°F, 3.9 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Hualien and Taroko in January~72 mi · highs 71°F, 2.8 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, drier
- Tainan in January~164 mi · highs 70°F, 1.5 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Taipei in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Taipei?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 74/100. Expect highs of 66°F (19°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 hot is Taipei in January?
Average highs are 66°F (19°C) and average lows 61°F (16°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Taipei 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 Taipei in January?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 61°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.9 in of rain), windproof shell (average wind 12 mph) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Taipei in January?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.