The Big Island weather in December
Are you planning a trip to The Big Island in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in The Big Island in December?
The Big Island is a region in the United States of America. December in The Big Island generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Volcano at 21°C to warm in Pahoa at 26°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C in Pahoa and 15°C in Volcano.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Hawi with an average of 54 mm to heavy rainfall in Captain Cook with 242 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 205 hours of sunshine in Kailua-Kona. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of The Big Island in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our The Big Island climate page.
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Popular destinations in The Big Island
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Average weather in Kailua-Kona
In December Kailua-Kona generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Waikoloa
In December Waikoloa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Hapuna Beach
In December Hapuna Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Kaupulehu
In December Kaupulehu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Kalaoa
In December Kalaoa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in The Big Island, in the United States of America.
Is December the best time to visit The Big Island?
We consider December to be one of the best times to travel to The Big Island. Typically, the climate in Kailua-Kona is pleasant.
Generally speaking, January, February and December provide pleasant weather in Kailua-Kona. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.
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