Taipei in December
Cool and clear
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
December is a reasonable month in Taipei — with trade-offs.
December brings the Taipei 101 New Year fireworks and a festive atmosphere.
December in detail
What December actually feels like
- Weather
- 16–21°C
- Cool with some drizzle.
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Popular sights fill up at peak hours, so book timed entries ahead.
- Prices
- $$$
- Mid-range hotel rates.
+New Year fireworks at Taipei 101.
–Drizzle and holiday crowds.
My tip for December
Book accommodation near Xinyi early for New Year.
- New Year fireworks
- Night markets
- Food
How December compares
Against the other eleven months
6th of 12 overall in Taipei, 4th for weather, 11th for space, 12th for value. The emptiest month is March; the best value is January.
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Weather
Weather in Taipei in December
In December Taipei averages a high of 21°C (70°F) and a low of 16°C (61°F), with about 97 mm of rain or snow over 13 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 35°C) and the coolest is January (around 19°C); the wettest month is September.
- Average high
- 21°C
- 70°F
- Average low
- 16°C
- 61°F
- Precipitation
- 97 mm
- Wet days
- 13
Climate data: Central Weather Bureau. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Taipei in December: the questions people ask
- Is December a good time to visit Taipei?
- December is a reasonable month in Taipei — with trade-offs. It ranks 6 of 12 months in Taipei overall (4 for weather, 11 for space, 12 for value). The main upside: New Year fireworks at Taipei 101. The main downside: Drizzle and holiday crowds.
- What is the weather like in Taipei in December?
- Average highs are around 21°C and lows around 16°C. Expect about 97 mm of rain or snow over roughly 13 wet days. Cool with some drizzle. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 35°C) and the coolest is January (around 19°C).
- Is Taipei crowded in December?
- Crowds are moderate-high. Popular sights fill up at peak hours, so book timed entries ahead. The quietest month is March.
- How expensive is Taipei in December?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). Mid-range hotel rates. The best-value month is January.
- When is the best time to visit Taipei?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, November is the best month overall (December ranks 6 of 12). The quietest month is March and the best value is January.
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New Year fireworks at Taipei 101.
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