SeasonMapSun Moon Lake (Yuchi) weather in January
Taiwan
January in Sun Moon Lake: nice, a little rain, with muggy air — an excellent time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Sun Moon Lake · #276 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 87/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Sun Moon Lake in January
Sun Moon Lake's forum flags January and the other cooler months for fog — regulars describe it as a genuine hit-or-miss attraction depending on the day, since mist can roll in and cut the view. One recent visitor got lucky with plenty of sun and called the quieter winter atmosphere a different, still worthwhile kind of beautiful.
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Sun Moon Lake climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 18°C / 65°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 11°C / 51°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Rainfall | 62 mm / 2.4 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 11°C / 51°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.8 h | |
| Wind | 6 km/h / 4 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.9 cm / 0.4 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 71 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Sun Moon Lake 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.
BusyWinter break (around Chinese New Year) in Taiwan, school holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Sun Moon Lake'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).
Best weatherSun Moon Lake's weather peaks December–February.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Sun Moon Lake — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Sun Moon Lake in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Sun Moon Lake?
- January in Sun Moon Lake: nice, a little rain, with muggy air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Sun Moon Lake on SeasonMap's comfort score (87/100).
- What is the weather like in Sun Moon Lake in January?
- In January, Sun Moon Lake averages a daily high of 18.1°C and a low of 10.8°C, with about 62.1 mm of rain over roughly 9.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Sun Moon Lake in January?
- Sun Moon Lake has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 71 in January.
Other months in Sun Moon Lake
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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, and Taipei's Hot spring season on 1 Nov – 15 Mar.