December · Taiwan
Best time to visit Taroko Gorge in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Taroko Gorge in December
Average temperature 12°C, 45 mm of rain, about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 86% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
6.3/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 45 mm
- Humidity
- 86%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 2
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Taroko Gorge scores 6.3/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 12°C, 45 mm of rain, and roughly 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Taroko Gorge cuts marble walls through eastern Taiwan, with cliff trails, tunnels and shrines along the way.
December in Taroko Gorge — middling scores, decent value
Temperatures hover around 12°C (54°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 45 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.5 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 6.3/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 7.6/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Taroko Gorge in December?
- In December, Taroko Gorge averages 12°C, 45 mm of rain, and about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.3/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Taroko Gorge?
- December earns a 6.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Taroko Gorge in December?
- Expect about 45 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 86% and there are about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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