Temperature in The Big Island in December

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

The Big Island, 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 26°C (79°F) in Pahoa. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C (70°F) in Pahoa and 15°C (59°F) in Volcano.

What is the temperature of the different cities in The Big Island, the United States of America in December?

Find the average daytime temperatures in December for the most popular destinations in The Big Island on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Best Places to Visit in The Big Island in December

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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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The Big Island temperatures in December: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in The Big Island, the United States of America in December?

Kailua-Kona averages a daytime high of 24°C (75°F) in December, which is high for The Big Island, the United States of America.

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

Kailua-Kona sees nighttime lows close to 20°C (68°F) in December.

What is the warmest city in December in The Big Island, the United States of America?

Pahoa tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 21°C (70°F).

What is the coldest city in December in The Big Island, the United States of America?

According to our data, Volcano holds the title for the coldest city in The Big Island, the United States of America in December. It experiences maximum temperatures of approximately 21°C (70°F) and drops to lows of about 15°C (59°F) during the night.

How much sun does The Big Island, the United States of America get in December?

Across The Big Island, the United States of America, sunshine in December ranges from moderately sunny in Hilo (127 hours) to sunny in Kailua-Kona (205 hours).

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