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Kaohsiung in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Kaohsiung in January will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Kaohsiung, based on historical data.
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January

Weather in Kaohsiung in January 2025

Good Weather
Warm
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Kaohsiung in January? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +73°F and approximately 4 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 8 rainy days and 24 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Kaohsiung;

Average weather

☀️
+73°F
Avg. max. temperature
+45°F
Min.
+86°F
Max.
24 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
19 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kaohsiung has good weather in January.

Average temperature in Kaohsiung in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Kaohsiung for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in January is +75°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +82°F during the day and a minimum of +52°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 6% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +70°F to +72°F.

Is Kaohsiung warm or cold in January?

Kaohsiung is typically warm in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +75°F to +73°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +63°F to +61°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

January is the coldest month in Kaohsiung, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Kaohsiung in January

Kaohsiung weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+75°F+73°F+75°F
Min. temperature
+45°F+45°F+46°F
Max. temperature
+90°F+86°F+90°F
Rainfall
26 mm24 mm23 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
78%78%78%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1018 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
443
Cloudy days
201916
Rainy days
789
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as good as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +75°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +73°F. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 26 mm to 24 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 4 sunny days during the month.

February brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Kaohsiung in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Kaohsiung is gradually increasing during January, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Kaohsiung based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 6% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 6 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 4 mm, which is considered light rain. Kaohsiung is amazing in January with as little as 2 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Kaohsiung wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 77% chance of precipitation and 410 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 31% chance of precipitation and 23 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in Kaohsiung?

This is the weather in Kaohsiung in January 2023:
1 January
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+70°F
2 January
🌫️
+71°F
3 January
☁️
+73°F
4 January
☁️
+77°F
5 January
☁️
+74°F
6 January
☁️
+79°F
7 January
☁️
+75°F
8 January
☁️
+75°F
9 January
🌫️
+80°F
10 January
☁️
+77°F
11 January
☁️
+80°F
12 January
🌫️
+78°F
13 January
☁️
+81°F
14 January
☁️
+82°F
15 January
☁️
+77°F
16 January
☁️
+71°F
17 January
🌫️
+71°F
18 January
☁️
+72°F
19 January
☁️
+77°F
20 January
☁️
+77°F
21 January
☁️
+74°F
22 January
☁️
+79°F
23 January
☁️
+82°F
24 January
☁️
+66°F
25 January
☁️
+65°F
26 January
☀️
+77°F
27 January
☁️
+70°F
28 January
☁️
+63°F
29 January
☁️
+70°F
30 January
☀️
+70°F
31 January
☁️
+71°F
In January 2023 Kaohsiung had 2 sunny days, 25 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +75°F, with an absolute maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +63°F. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 45%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Kaohsiung climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Kaohsiung in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2011 (+81°F) and the highest in 1998 (+85°F). The driest year was 1980 with only 447 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2005 with 3416 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kaohsiung in January:

Is January a good time to visit Kaohsiung?

January is a really good time to go to Kaohsiung. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Kaohsiung.

Can you sunbathe in Kaohsiung in January?

January is warm in Kaohsiung. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Kaohsiung rainy in January?

Kaohsiung is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Kaohsiung in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Kaohsiung in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Taiwan

Check out the weather for other cities in Taiwan.

Monthly weather in Kaohsiung

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Kaohsiung, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.