SeasonMapKenting (Hengchun) weather in January
Taiwan
January in Kenting: nice, a little rain — a great time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Kenting · #492 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 79/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Kenting climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 24°C / 75°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 20°C / 68°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Sea temperature | 25°C / 78°F | 😎 warm sea |
| Rainfall | 64 mm / 2.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11 h | |
| Wind | 39 km/h / 24 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 52 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Kenting in January
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsLunar New Year, Winter break (around Chinese New Year) in Taiwan, school holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Kenting's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherKenting's weather peaks February–April.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Kenting in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
Lunar New Year
25 Jan – 25 Feb · usuallyCrowdedBook earlyTaiwan drives south for the holiday week and the single road through the strip stops moving. Rooms are booked months out and cost two or three times the usual. Source ↗
- Season
Luoshanfeng, the downslope wind
1 Oct – 15 Apr · usuallyWind seasonRiskThe northeast monsoon pours over the mountain range and hits the peninsula at close to typhoon strength on the worst days. Scooters get blown off line and the exposed beaches are out.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Kenting — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Kenting?
Kenting in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Kenting?
- January in Kenting: nice, a little rain — a great time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Kenting on SeasonMap's comfort score (79/100).
- What is the weather like in Kenting in January?
- In January, Kenting averages a daily high of 23.8°C and a low of 19.9°C, with about 63.8 mm of rain over roughly 10.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kenting in January?
- Kenting has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 52 in January.
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Similar destinations in East Asia — January
Within 300 km: Alishan's Sunrise and sea of clouds around 15 Oct – 15 Apr.