Taiwan: where to swim in January?
Taiwan, in January: the sea is at 22.2 °C on average along the coast, from 18.1 °C to 24.9 °C depending on the spot. Where the water is warmest (24.9 °C), it is warm. Ideal for long swims and for being in the water all day.
Sea temperature, month by month
| Month | Average temperature | Depending on the spot | Where it is warmest |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.2 °C | 18.1 °C – 24.9 °C | warm |
| February | 22.3 °C | 16.8 °C – 24.9 °C | warm |
| March | 23.1 °C | 19.1 °C – 25.4 °C | warm |
| April | 24.9 °C | 22.3 °C – 26.7 °C | warm |
| May | 27.0 °C | 25.1 °C – 28.3 °C | very warm |
| June | 28.2 °C | 26.8 °C – 29.2 °C | very warm |
| July | 28.9 °C | 28.2 °C – 29.5 °C | very warm |
| August | 28.9 °C | 28.3 °C – 29.3 °C | very warm |
| September | 28.4 °C | 27.7 °C – 29.1 °C | very warm |
| October | 27.0 °C | 25.5 °C – 28.1 °C | very warm |
| November | 25.6 °C | 23.4 °C – 27.0 °C | very warm |
| December | 23.9 °C | 21.1 °C – 25.7 °C | warm |
Compared with December, the water cools down by 1.7 °C in January. The warmest month: July (28.9 °C). The coldest: January (22.2 °C).
Nearby, in January
- South Korea 12.3 °C · cool
- People's Republic of China 12.1 °C · pleasant
- Palau 29.0 °C · very warm
- India 26.2 °C · very warm
- Federated States of Micronesia 29.0 °C · very warm
- Australia 24.5 °C · very warm
- Marshall Islands 28.8 °C · very warm
- Finland 1.9 °C · very cold
- Latvia 3.9 °C · very cold
- Sweden 3.2 °C · very cold
And right now?
For the temperature measured right now, station by station and to the hour: Taiwan: water temperature
Frequently asked questions
What is the sea temperature in January?
Taiwan, in January: 22.2 °C on average along the coast, from 18.1 °C in the coolest waters to 24.9 °C in the warmest (average of the years 2011 to 2025).
Can you swim in January?
Where the water is warmest (24.9 °C), it is warm. Ideal for long swims and for being in the water all day.
What is the best month for swimming?
The water is warmest in July (28.9 °C on average) and coldest in January (22.2 °C). Where the water is warmest, it goes above 20 °C in these months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
Where is the water warmest in January?
The warmest in January: South Korea (12.3 °C), People's Republic of China (12.1 °C), Palau (29.0 °C). The coolest: Sweden (3.2 °C).
Where do these temperatures come from?
These are averages of the sea surface temperature from 2011 to 2025, computed from NOAA satellite images (OISST, one value about every 50 km), in a 100 km strip along the coasts of the main country: distant territories (overseas, remote islands) are not counted. It is an estimate, not a measurement taken at the beach: lakes and rivers are not included.