January · Taiwan
Best time to visit Kenting in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Kenting in January
Average temperature 23°C, 52 mm of rain, about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 76% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
7.2/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 23°C
- Rainfall
- 52 mm
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 7
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Kenting scores 7.2/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 23°C, 52 mm of rain, and roughly 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Kenting is Taiwan's tropical south tip of surf beaches, coral reefs, and night-market seafood. Best window: the drier months outside peak monsoon.
January in Kenting — reliably good (7th best month)
With 23°C (74°F) on average, January delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.
Budget for roughly 52 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.8 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 7.2/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 9.5/10 for the best month here.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, March is materially better in Kenting — 2.3 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Kenting in January?
- In January, Kenting averages 23°C, 52 mm of rain, and about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.2/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Kenting?
- January earns a 7.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Kenting in January?
- Expect about 52 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 76% and there are about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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