Temperature in Hawaii in December

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Hawaii, the United States of America this December.

Hawaii, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in December ranging from 21°C (70°F) in Volcano to 27°C (81°F) in Wailuku. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C (70°F) in Wailuku and 15°C (59°F) in Volcano.

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

Discover the typical December temperatures for the most popular locations of Hawaii on the map below. Detailed insights are just a click away.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in December: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Hawaii temperatures in December: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Hawaii, the United States of America in December?

Kihei averages a daytime high of 27°C (81°F) in December, which is high for Hawaii, the United States of America.

How cold does it get at night in Hawaii, the United States of America in December?

Average overnight lows in Hawaii, the United States of America during December sit near 21°C (70°F) in Kihei.

What is the warmest city in December in Hawaii, the United States of America?

Based on our systematic data collection, Wailuku has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 27°C (81°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of 21°C (70°F).

What is the coldest city in December in Hawaii, the United States of America?

The coldest city in December in Hawaii, the United States of America is Volcano when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 21°C (70°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around 15°C (59°F).

How much sun does Hawaii, the United States of America get in December?

Across Hawaii, the United States of America, sunshine in December ranges from moderately sunny in Hilo (127 hours) to sunny in Kahului (213 hours).

What is the water temperature in December?

Across Hawaii, the United States of America, sea temperatures in December range from good at 23°C (73°F) in Midway Atoll to perfect at 25°C (77°F) in Honolulu — so swimming conditions depend on which coast you pick.

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