Text by MOOK Scenic Spots Family, compiled and reported
Image source / Central Weather Bureau
From January 27 to 29, most areas will be mostly cloudy to sunny, with large day-night temperature differences in central and southern Taiwan. Highs can reach 25–27°C, while the north and northeast will see maximum temperatures around 20–22°C. January 29 (the second day of the Lunar New Year) is the warmest day of this year’s Spring Festival holiday.
On January 30, as the northeastern monsoon strengthens, the weather turns cooler in the north and northeast, and other regions will also have cooler mornings and evenings. There will be localized brief showers in eastern and northern areas, while other regions will be mostly cloudy.
From January 31 to February, under the influence of the northeastern monsoon, eastern Taiwan will see brief showers, while the north and southern mountainous areas will also have localized brief showers. Other regions will be mostly cloudy. Temperatures across Taiwan will range between 13–20°C, so it's important to stay warm both day and night. Between January 28 and 30, fog or low clouds may affect visibility in western Taiwan as well as Matsu and Kinmen during the night and early morning—stay alert.
During the Lunar New Year holiday, pay attention to staying hydrated and coping with large day-night and early/late temperature changes. Traditional heavy coats, warm hats, and gloves may not be necessary this time, but lightweight windproof jackets and scarves can come in handy. Travelers planning to visit eastern Taiwan should prepare rain gear and monitor local weather conditions at scenic spots. Hehuanshan and Yushan saw their second snowfall on January 25, but the holiday period will be drier and colder rather than wet and snowy, with less moisture in the air—so the chances of seeing snow are not high. However, it’s worth keeping an eye on conditions after temperatures drop on the third day.