Early winter · Weather & things to do
Taipei in December
Taipei cools off: highs slip to 69°F (20°C), from 75°F in November, with lows of 64°F (18°C) and about 3.9 in (100 mm) of rain.
It scores 67/100 for comfort, 3rd of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 69°F (20°C)
- Avg low
- 64°F (18°C)
- Rain
- 3.9 in (100 mm)
- Humidity
- 80%
- Cloud cover
- 86%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 27 min
- Comfort score
- 67/100 · Good
What December feels like
Highs near 69°F (20°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 64°F (18°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.9 in (100 mm).
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 86%.
It's breezy, with average winds near 13 mph (5.6 m/s) at ground level.
Plan around December
December is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (January and October).
- 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 holds steady from November (65 → 67/100).
- 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 64°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Windproof shellaverage wind 13 mph
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Taipei in December
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan)
Steep 20-minute stair climb to the classic view of Taipei 101.
Why now December scores 67/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Taipei 101 Observatory
Observation decks on the 89th floor with a view of the giant tuned mass damper.
Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
Vast white memorial and plaza flanked by the National Theater and Concert Hall.
Din Tai Fung Xinyi
The original location of the soup dumpling chain, still known for precise xiaolongbao.
Qingtian Tea House
Gongfu tea service in a restored Japanese-era professor's house on a quiet Da'an lane, with a small gallery inside.
Nearby in December
- Jiufen and Pingxi in December~18 mi · highs 65°F, 3.9 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Hualien and Taroko in December~72 mi · highs 72°F, 2.4 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, drier
- Tainan in December~164 mi · highs 73°F, 1.3 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, drier
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.
Taipei in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Taipei?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 67/100 against a best of 74 in January and October. Expect highs of 69°F (20°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 Taipei in December?
Average highs are 69°F (20°C) and average lows 64°F (18°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Taipei 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 Taipei in December?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 64°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely), windproof shell (average wind 13 mph) 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 Taipei in December?
Share this December plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.