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Taipei, Taiwan, Taiwan

Taipei in January

A great time to visit. The best months for Taipei are January, April, November and December. In January, mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; mostly dry with the odd shower.

A great time to visit.
Avg temp
15°C
Rainfall
33 mm
Crowds
Ideal
~Cost/day
$130
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Weather and what to pack

In January, Taipei is typically mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; mostly dry with the odd shower. Average temperatures sit around 15°C with about 33mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Taipei in January

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Shin Shin Department Store
Shin Shin Department Store is a small-sized Taiwanese shopping center in Zhongshan District, Taipei, Taiwan that opened on 28 June 1972. The mall is partly invested by the Veterans
Regent Taipei
Regent Taipei is a luxury hotel in Zhongshan District, Taipei, Taiwan. It opened in 1990 as the Regent Taipei, and later became the Grand Formosa Regent before reverting to its cur
The Okura Prestige Taipei
The Okura Prestige Taipei is a hotel in Taipei, Taiwan that is part of the Japanese chain Okura Hotels & Resorts. The 18-floor building has a height of 69.9 m (229 ft) with 207 roo
Taipei Film House
The Former United States Ambassador's Residence, Taipei is a former official residence of the United States Ambassador in Zhongshan District, Taipei, Taiwan. The building currently
Local food tour of Taipei
Taste the signature dishes of Taipei.
Central market & street-food lunch
Grab lunch where locals do.

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Taipei in January: FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Taipei?+

A great time to visit. Taipei's best months are generally January, April, November and December.

What is the weather like in Taipei in January?+

Expect average temperatures around 15°C. Rainfall averages about 33mm for the month. In short, mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What should I pack for Taipei in January?+

Based on the typical January weather: mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What is there to do in Taipei in January?+

Popular things to do include Shin Shin Department Store, Regent Taipei, The Okura Prestige Taipei and Taipei Film House. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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