Monthly climate guide
Taichung weather in January
Expect warm weather in Taichung in January: afternoons reach about 22°C (72°F), while nights drop to around 13°C (56°F). Around 60 mm of rain falls over the month (some rain), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than December and about the same as February.
What stands out in January
- Taichung is usually about 5°C warmer than Taipei, 130 km away, in January.
- In Taichung, January is mid-winter.
- It's one of the drier months, with about 59% less rain than Taichung's average.
January is typically Taichung's coolest month.
Avg high
22°C
72°F
Avg low
13°C
56°F
Rainfall
60 mm
some rain
Humidity
75%
relative
Sky
78%
cloud · often cloudy
Taichung weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°C / 72°F | 13°C / 56°F | 60 mm | 75% | 78% |
| February | 23°C / 73°F | 14°C / 58°F | 39 mm | 75% | 81% |
| March | 25°C / 77°F | 16°C / 61°F | 87 mm | 74% | 80% |
| April | 28°C / 82°F | 20°C / 67°F | 115 mm | 73% | 79% |
| May | 29°C / 84°F | 22°C / 72°F | 299 mm | 79% | 81% |
| June | 30°C / 86°F | 24°C / 75°F | 284 mm | 83% | 80% |
| July | 31°C / 87°F | 25°C / 76°F | 195 mm | 83% | 70% |
| August | 30°C / 86°F | 25°C / 76°F | 385 mm | 85% | 72% |
| September | 30°C / 86°F | 24°C / 74°F | 120 mm | 81% | 66% |
| October | 30°C / 85°F | 21°C / 70°F | 49 mm | 74% | 63% |
| November | 28°C / 82°F | 20°C / 67°F | 58 mm | 74% | 74% |
| December | 24°C / 75°F | 15°C / 60°F | 48 mm | 74% | 78% |
What to pack for January
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is January a good time to visit Taichung?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Taichung →Other Taiwan cities in January
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Taichung in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Taichung?
Yes. January is one of the best months for Taichung, with highs around 22°C and about 60 mm of rain.
How warm is Taichung in January?
Average highs are about 22°C (72°F) and average lows about 13°C (56°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Taichung in January?
Taichung typically gets around 60 mm of rain in January — some rain.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Taichung (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.