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Maui Weather in December

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

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Planning a journey to Maui, 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 Maui in December

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 24°C (75°F) in Hana to 27°C (81°F) in Wailuku. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C (70°F) in Wailuku and 21°C (70°F) in Hana.

For specific regional insights in Maui, the United States of America, refer to the map provided 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 Hana with 183 mm (7.2 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in December. Kihei typically receives 213 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Maui by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Maui - 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 Maui in December

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

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 Maui

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

Temperature range in Maui (December)

Precipitation variation in Maui (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 excellent 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
excellent
excellent
excellent
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 excellent 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
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Lahaina →

Wailea

In December Wailea generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°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
50 mm (2 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Wailea →

Kapalua

In December Kapalua 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 excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°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
31 mm (1.2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Kapalua →

Honokowai

In December Honokowai 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 excellent 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)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
212 hours
213 hours
216 hours
Monthly rainfall
30 mm (1.2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Honokowai →

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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Maui 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)
Wailea 26°C (79°F) 21°C (70°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Kapalua 26°C (79°F) 22°C (72°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Honokowai 26°C (79°F) 22°C (72°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Kaanapali 26°C (79°F) 22°C (72°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)

Maui weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

In December, Maui, the United States of America generally has excellent 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 Maui, the United States of America in December?

Average temperatures in Maui, the United States of America during December range from a nighttime low near 21°C (70°F) to a daytime high around 27°C (81°F) in Kihei.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Maui, the United States of America during December, with Kihei averaging close to 62 mm (2.4 in).

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

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December offering mostly excellent weather in Kihei. On the other hand, the month of August tends to have good weather conditions.

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