December could be a good time to visit Taipei, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +20°C, and there are typically 2 sunny days in December. However, expect about 20 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 109 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+20°C
Avg. max. temperature
+2°C
Min.
+32°C
Max.
109 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
20 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Taipei has OK weather in December.
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Average temperature in Taipei in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Taipei for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in December is +22°C with a maximum of +30°C and a minimum of +10°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 20% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +18°C to +22°C.
Is Taipei warm or cold in December?
Taipei is typically mild in December.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +24°C to +20°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +19°C to +15°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
December is one of the coolest months in Taipei, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Taipei in December
Taipei weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+24°C
+20°C
+19°C
Min. temperature
+8°C
+2°C
+4°C
Max. temperature
+32°C
+32°C
+29°C
Rainfall
140 mm
109 mm
90 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
76%
76%
78%
Air pressure
1017 HPa
1020 HPa
1020 HPa
Sunny days
2
2
3
Cloudy days
7
9
9
Rainy days
20
20
19
Snowy days
0
0
0
December weather is still as ok as in November.It’s getting colder in December. From +24°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +20°C.As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 140 mm to 109 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 76%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 3 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.
January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Taipei in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Taipei is gradually increasing during December, going from 6 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Taipei based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in December is about 164 mm, with a 71% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 39 mm, which is moderate rain.December is a pretty wet month with over 22 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Taipei wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 334 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 61% chance of precipitation and 90 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last December in Taipei?
This is the weather in Taipei in December 2024:
1 December
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+18°C
2 December
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+21°C
3 December
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+21°C
4 December
🌧️
+21°C
5 December
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+20°C
6 December
🌧️
+20°C
7 December
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+23°C
8 December
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+27°C
9 December
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+27°C
10 December
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+30°C
11 December
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+30°C
12 December
🌧️
+23°C
13 December
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+23°C
14 December
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+29°C
15 December
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+29°C
16 December
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+17°C
17 December
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+17°C
18 December
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+23°C
19 December
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+21°C
20 December
🌧️
+17°C
21 December
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+13°C
22 December
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+14°C
23 December
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+17°C
24 December
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+17°C
25 December
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+17°C
26 December
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+23°C
27 December
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+25°C
28 December
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+21°C
29 December
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+20°C
30 December
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+23°C
31 December
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+22°C
In December 2024 Taipei had 4 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 13 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +22°C, with an absolute maximum of +30°C and a minimum of +13°C. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 56%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Taipei climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Taipei in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+25°C) and the highest in 2018 (+28°C). The driest year was 2003 with only 1158 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2007 with 4037 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Taipei in December:
Is December a good time to visit Taipei?
It’s always a good time to visit Taipei, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Taipei in December?
December has mild temperatures in Taipei. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Taipei rainy in December?
Taipei is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Taipei in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Taipei in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Taipei, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.