Taiwan weather in December

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 moderate to warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. December falls during the winter season.

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from moderate 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.

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. 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.

Where to go in Taiwan in December

Find the average weather conditions in December for the most popular destinations in Taiwan on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations in Taiwan

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Taiwan?

Average weather in 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.

Taipei
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24°C 
18°C 
99 hours 
145 mm 
17 days 
20°C 
14°C 
80 hours 
118 mm 
17 days 
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19°C 
12°C 
76 hours 
102 mm 
19 days 
Climate in Taipei

Average weather in 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.

Hualien City
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22°C 
18°C 
95 hours 
297 mm 
18 days 
poor 
19°C 
15°C 
72 hours 
334 mm 
18 days 
poor 
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18°C 
13°C 
67 hours 
379 mm 
20 days 
poor 
Climate in Hualien City

Average weather in 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.

Kaohsiung
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28°C 
22°C 
165 hours 
60 mm 
13 days 
25°C 
18°C 
161 hours 
46 mm 
13 days 
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24°C 
17°C 
174 hours 
41 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Kaohsiung

Average weather in 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.

Taitung City
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24°C 
19°C 
112 hours 
217 mm 
17 days 
21°C 
16°C 
101 hours 
236 mm 
17 days 
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20°C 
15°C 
100 hours 
269 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Taitung City

Average weather in 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.

Kenting National Park
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26°C 
24°C 
178 hours 
90 mm 
15 days 
24°C 
21°C 
162 hours 
61 mm 
15 days 
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24°C 
20°C 
170 hours 
63 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Kenting National Park

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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