SeasonMapTaiwan in December
December is one of Taiwan's best months (rank 2 of 12): its 8 destinations average 82/100, led by Sun Moon Lake at 90 — 20°C and 8 rainy days — while Alishan is cooler at 12°C and scores 85.
#2 of 12 months for Taiwan · 8 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Taiwan in December
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun Moon Lake | Trekking hub | 20°C | 39 mm · 8 days | 90 tier S | Yes |
| 2 | Taichung | City | 24°C | 51 mm · 8 days | 90 tier S | Yes |
| 3 | Tainan | City | 24°C | 35 mm · 6 days | 88 tier A | Yes |
| 4 | Alishan | National park | 12°C | 71 mm · 17 days | 85 tier A | Yes |
| 5 | Kaohsiung | City | 27°C | 30 mm · 6 days | 84 tier A | Yes |
| 6 | Kenting | Beach | 23°C | 40 mm · 7 days | 81 tier A | — |
| 7 | Taipei | City | 21°C | 131 mm · 18 days | 71 tier B | — |
| 8 | Hualien | City | 22°C | 269 mm · 28 days | 66 tier C | Yes |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means December is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Taiwan in December
- Black-faced spoonbills at Qigu · Tainan · 1 Oct – 31 Mar (usually)