Weather in December in Taiwan
Thinking about venturing to Taiwan this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Taiwan in December?
In December, Taiwan experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from mild to warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. December falls during the winter season.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in Xiulin at 16°C to warm in Kaohsiung at 25°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C in Kaohsiung and 9°C in Xiulin.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Donggang with an average of 42 mm to heavy rainfall in Guangfu with 518 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 80 hours of sunlight in Taipei. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.For a closer look at December's conditions in Taiwan, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Taiwan's yearly weather, check out our Taiwan climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Taiwan?
Taipei
In December Taipei generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Hualien City
In December Hualien City generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kaohsiung
In December Kaohsiung generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Taitung City
In December Taitung City generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Kenting National Park
In December Kenting National Park generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Taiwan.
Is December the best time to visit Taiwan?
We believe that December is one of the best times to visit Taiwan with overall pleasant weather in Taipei. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, March, April, November and December provide pleasant weather in Taipei. The weather in June, July, August and September, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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