When to go · Kinmen
Kinmen in January
Good month. Outside the best window (Oct–Dec, Mar–Apr). 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
- 17°C63°F / 10°C50°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- Medium
- Taiwan overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Taiwan overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Oct–Dec, Mar–Apr). 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
- KinmenHighs around 17 °C, lows around 10 °C, rain on about 6 daysHighs around 63 °F, lows around 50 °F, rain on about 6 days
- Outlying islands, Taiwan · Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu, Green Island, Orchid Islandcool
Strong winter winds cancel boats and flights to Penghu and Matsu; summer is the island season. Fog grounds Matsu and Kinmen flights in spring.
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 warm layer for the evenings
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket