Taipei in January
Cool and drizzly
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
January is a below-average month in Taipei.
January is cool and drizzly, but perfect for Beitou hot springs and night markets.
January in detail
What January actually feels like
- Weather
- 14–19°C
- Cool and damp with frequent drizzle.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday.
- Prices
- $$
- Good-value hotel rates.
+Hot springs weather and low crowds.
–Grey and damp.
My tip for January
Carry an umbrella and a light jacket.
- Hot springs
- Night markets
- Food
How January compares
Against the other eleven months
9th of 12 overall in Taipei, 9th for weather, 7th for space, 1st for value. The emptiest month is March; and it's also the best value.
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What’s on in Taipei in January
- Lunar New Year
- Many small shops close and domestic travel peaks.
January or February
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Weather
Weather in Taipei in January
In January Taipei averages a high of 19°C (66°F) and a low of 14°C (57°F), with about 94 mm of rain or snow over 14 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 35°C) and the coolest is January (around 19°C); the wettest month is September.
- Average high
- 19°C
- 66°F
- Average low
- 14°C
- 57°F
- Precipitation
- 94 mm
- Wet days
- 14
Climate data: Central Weather Bureau. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Taipei in January: the questions people ask
- Is January a good time to visit Taipei?
- January is a below-average month in Taipei. It ranks 9 of 12 months in Taipei overall (9 for weather, 7 for space, 1 for value). The main upside: Hot springs weather and low crowds. The main downside: Grey and damp.
- What is the weather like in Taipei in January?
- Average highs are around 19°C and lows around 14°C. Expect about 94 mm of rain or snow over roughly 14 wet days. Cool and damp with frequent drizzle. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 35°C) and the coolest is January (around 19°C).
- Is Taipei crowded in January?
- Crowds are moderate. Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday. The quietest month is March.
- How expensive is Taipei in January?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 ($$). Good-value hotel rates. January is also the best-value month.
- When is the best time to visit Taipei?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, November is the best month overall (January ranks 9 of 12). The quietest month is March and the best value is January.
Still going to Taipei in January?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — grey and damp.
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