Hawaii / Maui · WinterMonth summary
Hawaii / Maui weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
17°C – 23°C
🌧 Rainy days
43% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Hawaii / Maui in December?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.
Our take: Hawaii / Maui in December: 23°C and 9.8h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Hawaii / Maui in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 Vans Triple Crown of Surfing on Oahu's North Shore — legendary competition Even in winter, Hawaii / Maui enjoys 23°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Expect rain on 43% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (8.5/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 16°C | 22°C | 38% | 2.7 | 10.1h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 16°C | 22°C | 56% | 5.8 | 10.5h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 16°C | 23°C | 49% | 3.1 | 10.9h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 17°C | 23°C | 52% | 5.0 | 11.2h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 18°C | 24°C | 44% | 2.8 | 11.9h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 19°C | 26°C | 34% | 1.5 | 12.4h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 20°C | 27°C | 32% | 1.5 | 12.3h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 20°C | 27°C | 34% | 3.1 | 11.7h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 19°C | 26°C | 37% | 2.1 | 11.1h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 19°C | 26°C | 47% | 3.5 | 10.5h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 18°C | 24°C | 42% | 2.8 | 10.0h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 17°C | 23°C | 43% | 4.0 | 9.8h | 7.4/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Hawaii / Maui averages 23°C, 43% rainy days and 9.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.4/10.
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Comparison
December vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 8.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +4°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -11%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Hawaii / Maui in December
Is December a good time to visit Hawaii / Maui?
December is an acceptable time for Hawaii / Maui (score 7.4/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider July (8.5/10) if possible.
What to do in Hawaii / Maui in December?
With 23°C max and 9.8h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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