December verdict

Taiwan in December

Weather score48Mixed

Mixed for holiday weather

Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 3.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 68mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Hualien, Taiwan, Taiwan travel weather guide
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December weather

Monthly averages

Temp

21°C

Rain

68mm

Sun

3.9h

Sea

20°C

Weather score

48

Mixed

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 68mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 3.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 20°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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December21°C average high

December is on the cooler side of Taiwan's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

December68mm average rain

December is one of Taiwan's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.

Driest monthsJanuary to April and October to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

December3.9 hours average sun

December is one of Taiwan's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.

Brightest monthsJuly to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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December20°C average sea

December is below Taiwan's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.

Warmest seaJune to September

Sea temperatures are usually near 24°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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December48 weather score

December scores below Taiwan's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.

Best weather monthsApril and September to November

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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