By / ScenicSpots.com Fresh, compiled report
Many feel this year’s Lunar New Year has been too hot and lacking in festive spirit, but actually a frontal system is approaching. Make the most of the good weather, and when conditions change, it’s safer to carry rain gear for outdoor spring outings.
Friday, January 24 (Lunar New Year's Eve): The frontal system is located over the northern sea of Taiwan, with localized brief showers in the eastern and northern regions, increased cloudiness and fog. Other areas will be mostly cloudy to sunny.
Saturday, January 25 (Lunar New Year's Day): The frontal system remains over the northern sea of Taiwan. Apart from localized brief showers in the eastern region, there is also a chance of light rainfall in the northern area due to the approaching front, while the central and southern parts remain unaffected and continue with mostly cloudy to sunny weather. Morning lows range between 17–20°C, and daytime highs around 25–28°C.
Sunday, January 26 (Lunar New Year's Day 2): The frontal system moves through, making atmospheric conditions quite unstable, resulting in rainy weather across the entire island. There is a likelihood of moderate to heavy localized rainfall in the western half, so those paying New Year visits or engaging in outdoor activities are reminded to bring rain gear. After the front passes, cold air also begins moving southward, causing a noticeable drop in temperatures.
Next Monday, January 27 (Lunar New Year's Day 3): Cold air continues to intensify, and temperatures keep falling across the board. By late on the third day of the Lunar New Year, lows north of Tainan and in the northeastern region drop to just 13–14°C, while the Hengchun Peninsula, Penghu, and Hualien-Taitung areas see only 15–17°C. Although the front has passed, lingering moisture means rainy conditions persist island-wide, though the chance of heavier rainfall decreases.
Next Tuesday to next Thursday, January 28–30 (Lunar New Year's Day 4–6): Influenced by a continental cold air mass or strong continental cold air mass, temperatures turn colder across the board. North of Tainan and in the northeastern region, temps are only 10–12°C, with coastal, open, or plain areas near mountains possibly even cooler. The Hengchun Peninsula and Hualien-Taitung areas also see temperatures of about 12–15°C. Regarding rainfall, on the 28th, a cloud and rain system from southern China moves eastward, supplying abundant moisture, keeping the risk of rain high across the island. On the 29th and 30th (back-to-work days), moisture gradually decreases, with localized brief showers still possible in windward northern and eastern regions, while other areas return to mostly cloudy to sunny weather.
Between the second and fourth days of the Lunar New Year, due to high moisture and falling temperatures, there is a chance of snowfall above 3,000 meters in high mountains as long as moisture and cold temperatures align.
January 31 to February 2: Influenced by a continental cold air mass or strong continental cold air mass, conditions remain cold island-wide, with localized brief showers in the northern and eastern regions, while other areas are mostly cloudy to sunny.
Additionally, before the 26th (Lunar New Year's Day 2), the western half of Taiwan as well as Kinmen and Matsu are prone to localized fog or low clouds that can reduce visibility, especially in the early morning and late night—dense fog may affect Lunar New Year travel. Be sure to pay attention to relevant weather and flight information, and drive safely.