When to go · Hualien
Hualien in January
Good month. Outside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across Taiwan: Cool and grey in the north, dry and sunny in the south; Lunar New Year may fall late in the month — check.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 21°C70°F / 16°C61°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 15
- Crowds
- Medium
- Taiwan overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Taiwan overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across Taiwan: Cool and grey in the north, dry and sunny in the south; Lunar New Year may fall late in the month — check.
Weather in January
- HualienHighs around 21 °C, lows around 16 °C, rain on about 15 daysHighs around 70 °F, lows around 61 °F, rain on about 15 days
- East coast, Taiwan · Hualien, Taroko, Taitung, East Rift Valleycool
The coast that typhoons hit first; rockfall closes roads after heavy rain. Winter is cool and often cloudy.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Lunar New Year big impact
About 5–10 Feb 2027 (lunar; check) · Taiwan
Five to nine days off: many small restaurants and shops close, trains and buses sold out, big chains, malls and sights mostly open.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Taiwan overall
- Medium
- Prices · Taiwan overall
- Medium
Taiwan overall: Cool and grey in the north, dry and sunny in the south; Lunar New Year may fall late in the month — check.
What to pack
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket