Jiufen

New Taipei City Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in New Taipei City, Taiwan in December.

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Taipei Jiufen Sanzhi Pingxi

Planning a trip to New Taipei City, Taiwan this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in New Taipei City in December

New Taipei City, Taiwan is a region in Taiwan. December in New Taipei City generally has pleasant temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. December falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) in Jiufen.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of New Taipei City, Taiwan, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Yingge with an average of 94 mm (3.7 in) to heavy rainfall in Pingxi with 215 mm (8.5 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in December. Jiufen sees roughly 80 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore New Taipei City by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in New Taipei City - and find the best time to visit. (based on Taipei)

January19°C (66°F) February19°C (66°F) March22°C (72°F) April25°C (77°F) May28°C (82°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly33°C (91°F) August32°C (90°F) September30°C (86°F) October27°C (81°F) November24°C (75°F) December20°C (68°F)
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Best Places to Visit in New Taipei City in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across New Taipei City.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in New Taipei City

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in New Taipei City, Taiwan?

Temperature range in New Taipei City (December)

Precipitation variation in New Taipei City (December)

Jiufen

In December Jiufen generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
99 hours
80 hours
76 hours
Monthly rainfall
226 mm (8.9 in)
196 mm (7.7 in)
176 mm (6.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
20 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
good
Climate in Jiufen →

Sanzhi

In December Sanzhi generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
99 hours
80 hours
76 hours
Monthly rainfall
128 mm (5 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
19 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
good
Climate in Sanzhi →

Pingxi

In December Pingxi generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
99 hours
80 hours
76 hours
Monthly rainfall
261 mm (10 in)
215 mm (8.5 in)
182 mm (7.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
20 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
mixed
Climate in Pingxi →

Yingge

In December Yingge generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
99 hours
80 hours
76 hours
Monthly rainfall
108 mm (4.3 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
very good
Climate in Yingge →

Taipei

In December Taipei generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
99 hours
80 hours
76 hours
Monthly rainfall
145 mm (5.7 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
19 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
good
Climate in Taipei →

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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in New Taipei City in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Taipei 20°C (68°F) 14°C (57°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)
Jiufen 21°C (70°F) 17°C (63°F) 196 mm (7.7 in)
Sanzhi 21°C (70°F) 16°C (61°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)
Pingxi 20°C (68°F) 16°C (61°F) 215 mm (8.5 in)
Yingge 20°C (68°F) 14°C (57°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Danshui 21°C (70°F) 16°C (61°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)

New Taipei City weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in New Taipei City, Taiwan in December?

Expect good weather across New Taipei City, Taiwan in December. The popular destination of Jiufen averages 21°C (70°F) by day and 17°C (63°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in New Taipei City, Taiwan in December?

Daytime temperatures in Jiufen peak at roughly 21°C (70°F) in December, dropping to about 17°C (63°F) overnight.

Does New Taipei City, Taiwan get a lot of rain in December?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Jiufen records an average of 196 mm (7.7 in) in December, putting it among the wetter months for New Taipei City, Taiwan.

Is December a Good Time to Visit New Taipei City, Taiwan?

In our opinion, December is a good time to visit New Taipei City, Taiwan with overall good weather in Jiufen. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February, March, April, May and June offering mostly very good weather in Jiufen. On the other hand, the month of August tends to have less favorable weather conditions.

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