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Honolulu in December
what's the weather like?

Honolulu in December: solid, though June remains peak.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 21.31°N 157.86°W
79°FMax temperature
26%Rainy days
10.7hSunshine / day

Honolulu weather in December

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
70°F – 79°F
🌧 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)

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 : ██████░░░░ 79°F
☀️ 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.

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What to expect in December

Even in winter, Honolulu enjoys 26°F. 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.

All months for Honolulu

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun h/dScore
☀️ January68°F77°F24%0.1in10.7h8.2/10
🌤️ February68°F77°F31%0.1in10.9h8.1/10
🌤️ March68°F77°F35%0.1in11.4h8.0/10
🌤️ April70°F79°F39%0.1in12.2h8.2/10
🌤️ May72°F81°F34%0.1in13.0h8.6/10
☀️ June73°F82°F24%0.0in13.0h9.1/10
☀️ July73°F84°F23%0.0in12.9h8.9/10
🌤️ August75°F84°F25%0.0in12.7h8.7/10
☀️ September75°F84°F23%0.0in11.6h8.6/10
🌤️ October73°F82°F31%0.1in11.0h8.5/10
☀️ November72°F81°F22%0.0in10.7h8.6/10
🌤️ December70°F79°F26%0.1in10.7h8.2/10
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 79°F, 26% rainy days and 10.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.2/10. See methodology →

December vs June (best month)

The best month is June (score 9.1/10). Difference:

FAQ — Honolulu in December

Is December a good time to visit Honolulu?
December is an excellent time to visit Honolulu (score 8.2/10). With 79°F, 10.7h of sunshine and 26% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Honolulu in December?
With 79°F and 10.7h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.

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