Early winter · Weather & things to do
Jiufen and Pingxi in December
Jiufen and Pingxi cools off: highs slip to 65°F (19°C), from 71°F in November, with lows of 61°F (16°C) and about 3.9 in (100 mm) of rain.
December opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 74/100 (2nd of 12).
- Avg high
- 65°F (19°C)
- Avg low
- 61°F (16°C)
- Rain
- 3.9 in (100 mm)
- Humidity
- 80%
- Cloud cover
- 86%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 27 min
- Comfort score
- 74/100 · Good
What December feels like
Days are mild at around 65°F (19°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Nights cool to an average low of 61°F (16°C).
Some rain is likely, about 3.9 in (100 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 86%.
It's breezy, with average winds near 13 mph (5.6 m/s) at ground level.
Plan around December
December is one of Jiufen and Pingxi's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: October and December – March.
- Shortest days of the year, about 10 h 27 min of daylight.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 3°C (6°F) from November.
- Comfort improves from 65/100 in November to 74/100.
- December sits inside the Oct – Dec, Mar – May window our Taipei, Jiufen & Taroko route recommends.
What to pack for December
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 61°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Windproof shellaverage wind 13 mph
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Jiufen and Pingxi in December
December is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Jiufen Old Street
Narrow lanes of tea houses and snack shops climbing a hillside above the sea.
Why now December scores 74/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Golden Waterfall
Roadside cascade stained gold by minerals from old mine workings.
Why now Highs near 65°F and 3.9 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Shifen Old Street
Rail-side street where visitors paint and release sky lanterns between trains.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Teapot Mountain Trail
Short, steep hike to a rocky summit over the coast and the Yin Yang Sea.
Gold Museum, Jinguashi
Former Japanese-era gold mine with a walk-in tunnel and a 220 kg gold bar to touch.
Nearby in December
- Taipei in December~18 mi · highs 69°F, 3.9 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Hualien and Taroko in December~79 mi · highs 72°F, 2.4 in rain · 4°C (7°F) warmer by day, drier
- Tainan in December~178 mi · highs 73°F, 1.3 in rain · 4°C (7°F) warmer by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~101 m to Jiufen and Pingxi's ~289 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Jiufen and Pingxi in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Jiufen and Pingxi?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 74/100. Expect highs of 65°F (19°C) and 3.9 in (100 mm) of rain. December is inside the Oct – Dec, Mar – May window our Taipei, Jiufen & Taroko route recommends.
How hot is Jiufen and Pingxi in December?
Average highs are 65°F (19°C) and average lows 61°F (16°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Jiufen and Pingxi in December?
Some: about 3.9 in (100 mm) of rain falls across December on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 76.6 in (1946 mm).
What should I pack for Jiufen and Pingxi in December?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 61°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely), windproof shell (average wind 13 mph) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Jiufen and Pingxi
Routes in season in December
- Taipei, Jiufen & Taroko Oct – Dec, Mar – May
Planning Jiufen and Pingxi in December?
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