January · Taiwan
Best time to visit Jiufen in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Jiufen in January
Average temperature 18°C, 73 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 81% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
6.6/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 73 mm
- Humidity
- 81%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Jiufen scores 6.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 18°C, 73 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Jiufen is a hillside mining village of lantern alleys, tea houses, and views over Taiwan's northeast coast. Best window: late spring through early autumn.
January in Jiufen: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
January averages 18°C (64°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 73 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.6 hours of daylight.
It scores 6.6/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 7/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Plan for peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Jiufen in January?
- In January, Jiufen averages 18°C, 73 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.6/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Jiufen?
- January earns a 6.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Jiufen in January?
- Expect about 73 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 81% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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