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Taipei in December
What December is really like in Taipei: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
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Quick answer
December is one of the best months to visit Taipei. Expect average highs of 21°C (70°F), lows of 15°C (59°F), about 13 rainy days and roughly 10.6 hours of daylight. Cool and damp but mild; hot-spring season, Christmas lights in Xinyi and New Year's Eve fireworks.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 21°C (70°F) / 15°C (59°F)
- Rainy days
- About 13
- Daylight
- About 10.6 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in December
December is the 10th-warmest month in Taipei: days average 21°C (70°F) against a yearly average high of 27°C (81°F), and nights fall to about 15°C (59°F). Rain falls on roughly 13 of its 31 days. Compared with November (25°C (77°F)), December is cooler; by January highs drop to around 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 December)
- About 06:32
- Sunset (15 December)
- About 17:07
- Daylight
- About 10.6 hours
Winter (December–February). Mild but grey and damp, with frequent drizzle; perfect for hot springs, and festive around Lunar New Year.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, December rates 4 for crowds (the peak is February at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in February). Book accommodation early: December is one of the pricier months.
Events in December
- New Year's Eve fireworks from Taipei 101 (31 December)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in December
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Shilin
National Palace Museum
One of the world's largest collections of Chinese art, much of it from the former imperial collection in Beijing, including bronzes, ceramics, jade carvings, painting and calligraphy.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
Experience · Beitou
Beitou hot springs
Bring swimwear for the public bath (it is mixed and requires costumes), or book a private hotel bath for a more relaxing soak.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Couples
- Nature
- History
- Rainy day
Neighbourhood · Taipei Main Station (Zhongzheng)
Huashan 1914 Creative Park
A former wine and sake factory from the Japanese era, turned into a creative park of exhibitions, concerts, pop-up shops, design stores and cafés in brick warehouses and on lawns.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Shopping
- Rainy day
Museum · Taipei Main Station (Zhongzheng)
National Taiwan Museum
Combine it with a walk through 228 Peace Memorial Park and the memorial to the 1947 incident.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 21°C, lows near 15°C and 13 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is December a good time to visit Taipei?
It is one of the best months to visit Taipei. Cool and damp but mild; hot-spring season, Christmas lights in Xinyi and New Year's Eve fireworks.
+How warm is Taipei in December?
Average highs are around 21°C (70°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Taipei in December?
Expect rain on about 13 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.