Taipei in January
sweet spot · 4th of the 8 months that clear the bar · the coolest month of the year
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The numbers
| Daily high | 19°C |
|---|---|
| Nightly low | 14°C |
| Feels like, afternoon | 17°C |
| Rainy days | 9 · 60 mm |
| Humidity | 74% |
| Sunshine | 6.4 h/day |
| Daylight | 10.6 h/day |
| Crowds | 100 / 100, higher is quieter |
Ten-year averages for this calendar month. A rainy day is one with at least 2 mm.
What to pack
- A packable rain jacket for the 9 or so rainy days.
Each line is a threshold over the ten-year figures above, not advice from anywhere else.
Before you go
| Currency | New taiwan dollar |
|---|---|
| Languages | Standard Taiwanese Mandarin, Taiwanese Hakka, Taiwanese Hokkien, Amis |
| Plugs | Type A and B, 110 V |
| Driving | On the right |
| Emergency | 119, 110, 112 |
| Calling code | +886 |
| Travel advice | No advice against travel — UK Foreign Office, updated 2026-08-28 |
Health. Before you travel check that: your destination can provide the healthcare you may need you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant. Emergency medical number Call 119 and ask for an ambulance. Unlike in the UK, an ambulance crew will not usually include a paramedic. Contact y… More.
Facts from Wikidata (CC0), the UK Foreign Office (Open Government Licence) and the World Bank, refreshed 2026-09-23. The advisory is written for British travellers; entry rules depend on your passport.
The other months at Taipei
- January
- February sweet spot
- March sweet spot
- April sweet spot
- May sweet spot
- June avoid
- July avoid
- August avoid
- September avoid
- October sweet spot
- November ok
- December ok
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