Taiwan, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in December ranging from 16°C (61°F) in Xiulin to 25°C (77°F) in Kaohsiung. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C (64°F) in Kaohsiung and 9°C (48°F) in Xiulin. During December, winter is in full swing.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in December: blue is cold, red is hot.
Expect daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) in Taipei. That makes December a pleasant month for Taiwan.
After dark, Taipei cools to about 14°C (57°F) on an average December night.
Based on our systematic data collection, Kaohsiung has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 25°C (77°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of 18°C (64°F).
In our database, Xiulin is the chilliest city in December in Taiwan. Daytime temperatures typically peak at 16°C (61°F), while the nighttime lows hover around 9°C (48°F).
Across Taiwan, sunshine in December ranges from overcast in Yilan City (69 hours) to sunny in Tainan - Guantian District (195 hours).
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