December · Taiwan
Best time to visit Jiufen in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Jiufen in December
Average temperature 19°C, 71 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 81% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
6.7/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 71 mm
- Humidity
- 81%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Jiufen scores 6.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 19°C, 71 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Jiufen is a hillside mining village of lantern alleys, tea houses, and views over Taiwan's northeast coast. Best window: late spring through early autumn.
December in Jiufen — middling scores, decent value
Temperatures hover around 19°C (65°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 71 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.4 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 6.7/10 on the same scale — 2nd of 12 months, versus 7/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Jiufen in December?
- In December, Jiufen averages 19°C, 71 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.7/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Jiufen?
- December earns a 6.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Jiufen in December?
- Expect about 71 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 81% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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