Taipei Weather in December 2026: what to expect (4.5/10)

The month in detail

What to expect in December

Even in winter, Taipei enjoys 20.0°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Expect rain on 45.0% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.

December ranks 8 out of 12 months in Taipei. Compared to November: −7°F daytime, −0.6h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in December

UV index

2 · low

no protection needed

Feels like

comfortable

16°

Daylight

10.5h of daylight

Air quality

fair

AQI 43

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Is December the right month?

The best month in Taipei is April (7.5/10), 3.0 pts higher than December.

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Context

Our verdict

Taipei is the capital of Taiwan: 7 million in the urban area, dominated by Taipei 101 (1,700 ft, 2nd tallest tower at its construction in 2004). April is my favorite month (7.9/10): 66-79°F, 48% rain, mild temperatures before the monsoon.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.

Country · Taiwan

🗣️LanguageMandarin

💶CurrencyDollar de Taïwan (NT$)

🚗DrivingRight-hand

🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5

💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTropical

📈Climate trend ⓘ+1.08°F/decade

🔥Hottest monthJuly · 91°F

❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 66°F

🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJune · 70%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep

🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar

🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr

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Location

Where is Taipei ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context

Taiwan

Tropical climate with a 7.5 → 4.4 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.

25.03°N · 121.57°E

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Taipei?

April is the best month with 79°F highs, 66°F lows, 3.2h of sunshine and 48.0% rainy days. The months of April & March offer comparable conditions.

How many hours of sunshine does Taipei get in April?

Taipei averages 3.2 sunshine hours per day in April. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.1/10.

What is the rainiest month in Taipei?

January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.

What are the temperatures at night in Taipei in April?

In April, overnight lows reach 66°F, while afternoon highs average 79°F.

Is Taipei good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Taipei scores 4.2/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains April with a score of 7.1/10.

When should you avoid Taipei?

January is the most difficult month to visit Taipei, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.

Do you need sun protection in Taipei in December?

The average UV index reaches 2 in December in Taipei (low), with about 10.5h of daylight. No protection needed.