December · Taiwan
Best time to visit Taipei in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Taipei 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 Taipei 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.
Night markets, mountain hot springs, and temple lanes feel best January through March.
December in Taipei — middling scores, decent value
December averages 19°C (65°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 71 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.5 hours of daylight.
It scores 6.7/10 here, 2nd of 12 months, against 7/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Figure on peak pricing, with 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 Taipei in December?
- In December, Taipei 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 Taipei?
- 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 Taipei 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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