Taipei in Winter — Weather & What to Expect
Winter in Taipei (December, January, February) averages daytime highs of 19.5°C and lows of 14.1°C, with around 229.9mm of rain across the season (40 rainy days in total). It includes some of the best months of the year to visit (December, January, February).
In the northern hemisphere, winter in Taipei covers December, January, February.
Winter in Taipei month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | 19.5°C | 15.0°C | 89.5mm | 18 | 10/10 |
| January | 18.8°C | 13.4°C | 56.5mm | 10 | 10/10 |
| February | 20.2°C | 13.9°C | 83.9mm | 12 | 10/10 |
What to pack for Taipei in winter
- Warm layers
- Light jacket or fleece
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Light waterproof layer
- Light layers
- Sunscreen
- T-shirts and light trousers or shorts
Frequently Asked Questions
Is winter a good time to visit Taipei?
Winter in Taipei rates around 10/10 — excellent time to visit. Average highs are 19.5°C with 229.9mm of rain across the season.
How hot is Taipei in winter?
Daytime highs average 19.5°C (67.1°F) across December, January, February, with nights around 14.1°C.
What months are winter in Taipei?
Taipei is in the northern hemisphere, so winter covers December, January, February.
See also: best time to visit Taipei · Taipei annual climate · Taipei in spring · Taipei in summer · Taipei in autumn
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Winter in Taipei — what to pack
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.