Taipei · Month comparison
December vs November
November ranks #1 overall vs December at #3. The best month for most travellers — perfect 23°C days, lower rain, and the city at its most liveable.
December
#3 of 12 months
Best match
Dry and cool — the lightest rainfall of the year, and Beitou hot springs at their most inviting.
- ↑Lowest rainfall of the year at 68mm — statistically the driest month, with more clear days than the autumn months
- ↑Beitou hot spring resort district earns its reputation in December; a thermal soak after a cool day is one of Taipei's great pleasures
November
#1 of 12 months
Best match
The best month for most travellers — perfect 23°C days, lower rain, and the city at its most liveable.
- ↑23°C with 76% humidity — Taipei's most comfortable temperatures of the year; all-day outdoor exploration without heat or cold compromise
- ↑Jiufen, Yangmingshan, and Beitou hot springs all operating at full capacity with clear views and reliable conditions
| Factor | December | November |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 7 | 8 |
| Value score | 7 | 7 |
| Crowd score | 7 | 6 |
| Events score | 7 | 6 |
| Atmosphere | 7 | 8 |
| Avg high temp | 20°C | 23°C |
| Monthly rain | 68mm | 87mm |
| Daily sunshine | 3.5hrs | 5hrs |
December trade-offs
- ↓Sunshine drops back to 3.5 hours per day — the sky becomes grey again after October's clarity
- ↓Cool at 14°C overnight; the hot springs appeal but mountain day trips require proper layering
- ↓New Year's Eve Taipei 101 fireworks (31 Dec) brings very large crowds to Xinyi District — plan accommodation and logistics early
November trade-offs
- ↓Sunshine hours drop slightly to 5 per day as the season progresses; cloud cover increases toward December
- ↓Some rain remains at 87mm — the same as January, so occasional grey days are part of the deal
- ↓Night temperatures drop to 17°C by month's end — evenings require a layer, especially in the mountains
Scores compare months within Taipei. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →