Taipei · December
Run in the morning.
Cool month: average high 68°F, low 60°F. Humidity averages 81% — the limiting factor on most runs. Expect 19 rain days — plan around the radar. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
Avg high / low
68° / 60°F
Humidity
81%
Rain days
19/mo
Wind
11 mph
What December feels like in Taipei
Sunrise
06:31
Mid-month average
Sunset
17:07
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Taipei in December
The kit for December in Taipei: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
December vs the surrounding months
vs November
-8° avg high
+1 rain days
Taipei in November →
December
68°F avg high
19 rain days
Best: morning
vs January
+2° avg high
+4 rain days
Taipei in January →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Taipei in December?+
Morning. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
What's the average temperature in Taipei in December?+
Average high 68°F, average low 60°F.
How does December compare to surrounding months in Taipei?+
Compared to November (avg high 76°F), December is cooler. Compared to January (avg high 66°F), December is warmer.
Does it rain often in Taipei in December?+
Expect about 19 measurable rain days in December, on average.