January · Taiwan
Best time to visit Taroko Gorge in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Taroko Gorge in January
Average temperature 12°C, 56 mm of rain, about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 85% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
6.3/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 56 mm
- Humidity
- 85%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 3
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Taroko Gorge scores 6.3/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 12°C, 56 mm of rain, and roughly 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Taroko Gorge cuts marble walls through eastern Taiwan, with cliff trails, tunnels and shrines along the way.
January in Taroko Gorge — workable with trade-offs
January averages 12°C (53°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 56 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.7 hours of daylight.
It scores 6.3/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 7.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Taroko Gorge in January?
- In January, Taroko Gorge averages 12°C, 56 mm of rain, and about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.3/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Taroko Gorge?
- January earns a 6.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Taroko Gorge in January?
- Expect about 56 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 85% and there are about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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