Taipei · January
Run in the morning.
Cool month: average high 66°F, low 57°F. Humidity averages 80% — the limiting factor on most runs. Expect 16 rain days — plan around the radar. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
Avg high / low
66° / 57°F
Humidity
80%
Rain days
16/mo
Wind
11 mph
What January feels like in Taipei
Sunrise
06:39
Mid-month average
Sunset
17:26
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Taipei in January
The kit for January in Taipei: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
January vs the surrounding months
vs December
-2° avg high
-3 rain days
Taipei in December →
January
66°F avg high
16 rain days
Best: morning
vs February
-1° avg high
0 rain days
Taipei in February →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Taipei in January?+
Morning. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
What's the average temperature in Taipei in January?+
Average high 66°F, average low 57°F.
How does January compare to surrounding months in Taipei?+
Compared to December (avg high 68°F), January is cooler. Compared to February (avg high 67°F), January is cooler.
Does it rain often in Taipei in January?+
Expect about 16 measurable rain days in January, on average.