Taipei Weather in December

December in Taipei is the driest month of the year. You can expect a pleasant temperature in December in Taipei. The average high lies around 21 °C (69.8 °F) in the daytime, falling to 13 °C (55.4 °F) at night. It could be colder than it is sounds if traveling in a dry climate. Taipei weather in December starts getting cold, but still milder than that of other northern cities in China. Taipei in December enters winter, and this month is the most comfortable of the winter months, as January is obviously colder and February is frequently rainy and cold. There are 3 hours of sunshine each day in Taipei December weather, which is 31% of daylight hours. December receives less rain in Taipei, and the average monthly rainfall is approximately 118 mm (4.6 inches).

While Taiwanese families don’t celebrate Christmas, there have been an increasing number of Christmas activities in Taipei in recent years. And a lot of shopping malls and neighborhoods attach great importance to Christmas decorations.
  If you’re are mainly stay in Taipei downtown area, then jeans, a full-sleeve shirt and a jacket are ideal. When the sun come out, a thin coat plus a bottoming shirt are enough to cope with the weather. However, there is a big difference in temperature between day and night. Most of the time, you’re advised to have a hoodie or a wind breaker on, especially for hanging out in the evening. If you have a plan to visit mountainous areas, a sweater and a water proof coat are recommended.
 
 As Taipei weather in December begins to get rather chilly, the best activity is taking a dip in thermal hot springs. It’s doubtless that Beitou Hot Spring is the most famous hot spring resort in Taipei. If you prefer to stay in Taipei city center, then you may find a lot of private hot spring baths at some great hotels, such as the JSL Hotel.

Even if it’s cold in winter in Taipei at night, it surely won’t stop you from visiting night markets for hot Chinese and Japanese food. Ximengding Night Market, a popular place near Taipei 101, provide you a taste and cultural experience and give you a chance to get delicate souvenirs. If the Taipei December weather is bad, it would be great for indoor sightseeing, including the National Palace Museum and Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall.

Christmas is not an official holiday in Taipei, but there are many western restaurants offering Christmas dinner. Also the shopping centers are dressed up in decorations to entertain shoppers.
 1. Don’t go for a hot spring with an empty stomach, otherwise you are prone to hypoglycemia symptoms that will lead to dizziness.
2. Christmas dinner in western restaurant is very popular, so it is suggested to book it in advance.

 
 

  

Dec	Temperature		Sunrise / Sunset	Humi- dity (%)
	High	Low
1	16°C / 60.8°F	13°C / 55.4°F	06:21 / 17:04	76
2	17°C / 62.6°F	15°C / 59°F	06:22 / 17:04	83
3	22°C / 71.6°F	15°C / 59°F	06:23 / 17:04	72
4	19°C / 66.2°F	14°C / 57.2°F	06:24 / 17:04	77
5	17°C / 62.6°F	15°C / 59°F	06:24 / 17:04	82
6	19°C / 66.2°F	14°C / 57.2°F	06:25 / 17:04	83
7	17°C / 62.6°F	15°C / 59°F	06:26 / 17:05	83
8	21°C / 69.8°F	15°C / 59°F	06:26 / 17:05	77
9	20°C / 73.4°F	17°C / 62.6°F	06:27 / 17:05	85
10	19°C / 66.2°F	17°C / 62.6°F	06:28 / 17:05	84
11	21°C / 69.8°F	17°C / 62.6°F	06:28 / 17:05	83
12	18°C / 64.4°F	16°C / 60.8°F	06:29 / 17:06	85
13	15°C / 59°F	14°C / 57.2°F	06:30 / 17:06	86
14	18°C / 64.4°F	13°C / 55.4°F	06:30 / 17:06	84
15	23°C / 73.4°F	14°C / 57.2°F	06:31 / 17:07	81
16	23°C / 73.4°F	16°C / 60.8°F	06:31 / 17:07	83
17	16°C / 60.8°F	11°C / 51.8°F	06:32 / 17:08	85
18	12°C / 53.6°F	8°C / 46.4°F	06:33 / 17:08	67
19	17°C / 62.6°F	11°C / 51.8°F	06:33 / 17:08	70
20	20°C / 73.4°F	14°C / 57.2°F	06:34 / 17:09	77
21	17°C / 62.6°F	14°C / 57.2°F	06:34 / 17:09	88
22	18°C / 64.4°F	13°C / 55.4°F	06:35 / 17:10	75
23	16°C / 60.8°F	11°C / 51.8°F	06:35 / 17:10	75
24	16°C / 60.8°F	12°C / 53.6°F	06:36 / 17:11	75
25	15°C / 59°F	10°C / 50°F	06:36 / 17:12	70
26	14°C / 57.2°F	10°C / 50°F	06:37 / 17:12	74
27	14°C / 57.2°F	12°C / 53.6°F	06:37 / 17:13	80
28	16°C / 60.8°F	12°C / 53.6°F	06:37 / 17:13	87
29	14°C / 57.2°F	13°C / 55.4°F	06:38 / 17:14	89
30	14°C / 57.2°F	13°C / 55.4°F	06:38 / 17:15	83
31	16°C / 60.8°F	12°C / 53.6°F	06:38 / 17:15	81