Hualien in January

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.

January is rated good. These months rate higher:

• MarchGreatInside Hualien's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.
• AprilGreatInside Hualien's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.
• MayGreatInside Hualien's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.
• OctoberGreatInside Hualien's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.

• HualienHighs around 21 °C (70 °F), lows around 16 °C (61 °F), rain on about 15 daysHighs around 70 °F (21 °C), lows around 61 °F (16 °C), 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.

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 · 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.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Hualien, side by side.

• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
• Layers: a fleece or light jacket

Build the full packing list for your trip →