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Taipei in January
What January is really like in Taipei: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
January is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 19°C (66°F), lows of 13°C (55°F), about 14 rainy days and roughly 10.7 hours of daylight. Cool and often grey, with drizzle brought by the north-east monsoon; ideal weather for hot springs.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 19°C (66°F) / 13°C (55°F)
- Rainy days
- About 14
- Daylight
- About 10.7 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in January
January is the 11th-warmest month in Taipei: days average 19°C (66°F) against a yearly average high of 27°C (81°F), and nights fall to about 13°C (55°F). Rain falls on roughly 14 of its 31 days. Compared with December (21°C (70°F)), January is cooler; by February highs stay near 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 06:40
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 17:25
- Daylight
- About 10.7 hours
Winter (December–February). Mild but grey and damp, with frequent drizzle; perfect for hot springs, and festive around Lunar New Year.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, January rates 3 for crowds (the peak is February at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in February). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in January
- Lunar New Year — Dihua Street New Year market in the weeks before; some shops close for several days (late January or February)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in January
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Viewpoint · Xinyi
Taipei 101 Observatory
Go on a clear afternoon and stay through sunset; check visibility before buying tickets, as low cloud often hides the view.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Views
- Rainy day
- Kids
- After dark
Museum · Shilin
National Palace Museum
One of the world's largest collections of Chinese art, much of it from the former imperial collection in Beijing, including bronzes, ceramics, jade carvings, painting and calligraphy.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
Experience · Beitou
Beitou hot springs
Bring swimwear for the public bath (it is mixed and requires costumes), or book a private hotel bath for a more relaxing soak.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Couples
- Nature
- History
- Rainy day
Neighbourhood · Taipei Main Station (Zhongzheng)
Huashan 1914 Creative Park
A former wine and sake factory from the Japanese era, turned into a creative park of exhibitions, concerts, pop-up shops, design stores and cafés in brick warehouses and on lawns.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Shopping
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 19°C, lows near 13°C and 14 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is January a good time to visit Taipei?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, March–April and October–December are better overall. Compare every month.
Taipei in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is January a good time to visit Taipei?
It is a shoulder-season month. Cool and often grey, with drizzle brought by the north-east monsoon; ideal weather for hot springs.
+How warm is Taipei in January?
Average highs are around 19°C (66°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Taipei in January?
Expect rain on about 14 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.