The National Taiwan University buildings and cloudy skies above the city of Taipei in Taiwan
Weather in December
Taipei winds down towards the end of the year with December bringing in the winter. A further drop in average high and low temperatures to 20.7°C (69.3°F) and 15.6°C (60.1°F) respectively symbolize the winter chill setting in, more so when compared to November. Humidity levels remain largely stable, and rainfall scales back even further, resulting in fewer rainy days. The city settles into shorter daylight spans, and sunshine hours reduce. However, the lower UV index of 6 infers safer and comfortable conditions for outdoor explorations in Taipei.
On the first day of December in Taipei, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 17:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 17:15 CST.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.
[Resources]Temperature
Taipei experiences a moderate temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting a bit from a moderately hot 24.2°C (75.6°F) in November to an agreeable 20.7°C (69.3°F). December sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 15.6°C (60.1°F).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 75.4%.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall in Taipei, Taiwan, is December, when the rain falls for 11.7 days and typically collects 73mm (2.87") of precipitation.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of December in Taipei, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 17:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 17:15 CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 2.9h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.
Frequently asked questions
What are December temperatures in Taipei?
The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Taipei during December are 20.7°C (69.3°F) and 15.6°C (60.1°F) respectively. In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 30°C (86°F).
What is the average humidity in December in Taipei?
In Taipei, the average relative humidity in December is 75.4%.
What is the driest month in Taipei?
December is the month with the least rainfall in Taipei. Rain falls for 11.7 days and accumulates 73mm (2.87") of precipitation.
How much does it rain in Taipei in December?
In Taipei, Taiwan, in December, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 73mm (2.87") of accumulated precipitation.
What is the month with the shortest days in Taipei?
The month with the shortest days in Taipei is December, with an average of 10h and 36min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December in Taipei?
In Taipei, the average day length in December is 10h and 37min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Taipei?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 17:03. On the last day of the month, in Taipei, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 17:15 CST.
How many hours of sunshine does Taipei have in December?
The average sunshine duration in December in Taipei, Taiwan, is 2.9h.
When is the lowest UV index in Taipei?
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Taipei.
What is the UV index reading in December in Taipei?
In Taipei, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average temperature in December
Taipei, Taiwan
- Average high temperature in December: 20.7°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (34.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.1°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 15.6°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (26.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.9°C).
Average humidity in December
Taipei, Taiwan
- Average humidity in December: 75.4%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80.6%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Taipei, Taiwan
- Average rainfall in December: 73.3mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (360.5mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (73.3mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Taipei, Taiwan
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.7 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are March and June (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (11.7 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Taipei, Taiwan
- Average daylight in December: 10h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 2h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).
Average UV index in December
Taipei, Taiwan
- Average UV index in December: 6
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 12).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 6).
Taipei, Taiwan
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