Taipei weather in December (Taipei Municipality, Taiwan)

Looking to travel to Taipei in December? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Taipei typically experiences pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 20°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 14°C.

Taipei in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 118 mm for the month. Typically around 17 days of rainfall is expected.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 80 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. March, April, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Taipei climate page with graphs.

 

Taipei, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 56%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 118 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 76%  
SunshineSunshine 80 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Taiwan in December

Find out more about the weather in Taiwan in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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).

So, what should you wear in Taipei in December?

For visitors traveling to Taipei, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Taipei.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Taiwan? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Taiwan. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.