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Hawaii Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Hawaii, the United States of America in December.

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Planning a journey to Hawaii, the United States of America this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Hawaii in December

Hawaii, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. December in Hawaii generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Volcano at 21°C (70°F) to warm in Wailuku at 27°C (81°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C (70°F) in Wailuku and 15°C (59°F) in Volcano.

To explore the conditions in Hawaii, the United States of America in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kapalua with an average of 48 mm (1.9 in) to heavy rainfall in Captain Cook with 242 mm (9.5 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Kihei enjoys approximately 213 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Hawaii by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Hawaii — and find the best time to visit. (based on Kihei)

January26°C (79°F) February26°C (79°F) March26°C (79°F) April27°C (81°F) May28°C (82°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September30°C (86°F) October29°C (84°F) November28°C (82°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Hawaii in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Hawaii.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Hawaii

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Hawaii, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Hawaii (December)

Precipitation variation in Hawaii (December)

Kihei

In December Kihei generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
212 hours
213 hours
216 hours
Monthly rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Kihei →

Lahaina

In December Lahaina generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
212 hours
213 hours
216 hours
Monthly rainfall
29 mm (1.1 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Lahaina →

Honolulu

In December Honolulu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
200 hours
199 hours
214 hours
Monthly rainfall
50 mm (2 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Honolulu →

Princeville

In December Princeville generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
163 hours
161 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Princeville →

Koloa

In December Koloa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
163 hours
161 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Koloa →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Hawaii, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Hawaii in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kihei 27°C (81°F) 21°C (70°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Lahaina 26°C (79°F) 22°C (72°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Honolulu 26°C (79°F) 22°C (72°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Princeville 25°C (77°F) 22°C (72°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Koloa 25°C (77°F) 22°C (72°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Kapaa 25°C (77°F) 22°C (72°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)

Hawaii weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Hawaii, the United States of America in December?

In December, Hawaii, the United States of America generally has perfect weather conditions. Kihei sees daytime temperatures near 27°C (81°F), with nights cooling to roughly 21°C (70°F).

What is the average temperature in Hawaii, the United States of America in December?

In Kihei, the average daytime high in December is 27°C (81°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 21°C (70°F).

Does Hawaii, the United States of America get a lot of rain in December?

December is on the drier side in Hawaii, the United States of America. Kihei averages only about 62 mm (2.4 in), with most days staying dry.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Hawaii, the United States of America?

We consider December to be one of the best times to travel to Hawaii, the United States of America. Typically, the climate in Kihei is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Kihei. The weather in August, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.

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