Taipei weather in December (Taipei Municipality, Taiwan)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Taipei during December? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Taipei generally includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Winter occurs in December. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 20°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 14°C.

Precipitation

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

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 80 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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 Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 118 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 76%  

Sunshine 80 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Taiwan in December

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

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site 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 travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.