Honolulu weather in December [2026]

Month summary

Honolulu weather in December

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

21°C – 26°C

🌧 Rainy days

26% of days

☀️ Sunshine

10.7h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Winter

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.2/10

📅 📅 Best month

June (9.1/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Honolulu in December?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want great weather for all activities.

❌ No if: you're on a tight budget — prices are higher during peak season.

🌧 Rain : ███░░░░░░░ 26%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 26°C

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 10.7h/d

Our take: December in Honolulu is genuinely lovely—warm enough for beach days without the intense summer heat. You'll get about 10 hours of sunshine daily with minimal rain, so pack light layers for occasional showers and sunscreen for reliable UV. The 26°C ocean is perfect for swimmers who love refreshing but not cold water, making this ideal for travelers seeking winter escape over tropical adventure.

By trip type

Honolulu in December by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season

Local context

What to expect in December

🎯 Cultural sites less crowded than peak season — more enjoyable visits Even in winter, Honolulu enjoys 26°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Expect rain on 26% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (9.1/10) remains theoretically better.

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Annual table

Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °C	Max °C	Rain %	Precip mm	Sun h/d	Score
☀️ January	20°C	25°C	24%	1.4	10.7h	8.2/10
🌤️ February	20°C	25°C	31%	1.8	10.9h	8.1/10
🌤️ March	20°C	25°C	35%	1.8	11.4h	8.0/10
🌤️ April	21°C	26°C	39%	1.7	12.2h	8.2/10
🌤️ May	22°C	27°C	34%	1.4	13.0h	8.6/10
☀️ June	23°C	28°C	24%	0.9	13.0h	9.1/10
☀️ July	23°C	29°C	23%	0.7	12.9h	8.9/10
🌤️ August	24°C	29°C	25%	0.9	12.7h	8.7/10
☀️ September	24°C	29°C	23%	0.8	11.6h	8.6/10
🌤️ October	23°C	28°C	31%	1.3	11.0h	8.5/10
☀️ November	22°C	27°C	22%	0.8	10.7h	8.6/10
🌤️ December	21°C	26°C	26%	2.0	10.7h	8.2/10

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, Honolulu averages 26°C, 26% rainy days and 10.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.2/10. See methodology →

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