Middle of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Tainan in December
Tainan cools off: highs slip to 73°F (23°C), from 78°F in November, with lows of 67°F (19°C) and about 1.3 in (33 mm) of rain.
At 86/100 for comfort (3rd of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 73°F (23°C)
- Avg low
- 67°F (19°C)
- Rain
- 1.3 in (33 mm)
- Humidity
- 76%
- Cloud cover
- 58%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 36 min
- Comfort score
- 86/100 · Great
What December feels like
Days are warm, averaging 73°F (23°C).
Nights cool to an average low of 67°F (19°C).
With 76% average humidity, it feels muggy.
Rain is moderate at about 1.3 in (33 mm) for the month.
Plan around December
December is one of Tainan's best months on the climate data.
- Shortest days of the year, about 10 h 36 min of daylight.
- Comfort holds steady from November (84 → 86/100).
- December sits inside the Oct – Dec, Mar – May window our Taipei, Jiufen & Taroko route recommends.
What to pack for December
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 73°F
- Quick-dry fabrics76% average humidity
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Tainan in December
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Chihkan Tower (Fort Provintia)
Site of a 17th-century Dutch fort later rebuilt with Chinese pavilions.
Anping Tree House
Old merchant warehouse swallowed by banyan roots.
Du Hsiao Yueh
The 1895 original of danzai noodles, small bowls topped with shrimp and pork sauce.
Shennong Street
Lantern-lit lane of old shophouses with small bars, cafes and studios.
Why now December scores 86/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Hayashi Department Store
Restored 1932 department store selling local crafts, with a rooftop Shinto shrine.
Why now Highs near 73°F and 1.3 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in December
- Hualien and Taroko in December~111 mi · highs 72°F, 2.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Taipei in December~164 mi · highs 69°F, 3.9 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Jiufen and Pingxi in December~178 mi · highs 65°F, 3.9 in rain · 4°C (7°F) cooler by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Tainan in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Tainan?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 86/100. Expect highs of 73°F (23°C) and 1.3 in (33 mm) of rain. December is inside the Oct – Dec, Mar – May window our Taipei, Jiufen & Taroko route recommends.
How hot is Tainan in December?
Average highs are 73°F (23°C) and average lows 67°F (19°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Tainan in December?
Not much: about 1.3 in (33 mm) of rain falls across December on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 74.4 in (1890 mm).
What should I pack for Tainan in December?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 73°F), quick-dry fabrics (76% average humidity) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in December
- Taipei, Jiufen & Taroko Oct – Dec, Mar – May
Planning Tainan in December?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.