United States Honolulu Weather in December — Climate Guide
December in Honolulu is high
December is high for Honolulu.
Christmas-New Year peak + Pearl Harbor Day Dec 7 + Eddie Aikau winter waves. Hotels triple.
Travel score
Honolulu December Weather Stats
Avg High
27°C
Avg Low
21°C
Rainy Days
11
100mm total
Sunshine
7h
Daily avg
Humidity
70%
moderate
UV Index
7
High
Wind
14 km/h
Gusts 30
Sea Temp
25°C
swimming chilly
Crowds
Very busy
At attractions
December Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
8 μg/m³
PM10
18 μg/m³
Status
good
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
28°C
Nighttime
21°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
14 km/h
Max gust 30 km/h
Activities Recommended for December
December Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Christmas peak atmosphere
- Pearl Harbor Day Dec 7
- Eddie Aikau winter waves
Cons
- Hotels triple
- Winter rain
December Events & Festivals
- Pearl Harbor Day Dec 7
- Christmas-New Year peak
- Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational
Honolulu in December — Full Picture
Christmas-New Year peak + Pearl Harbor Day Dec 7 + Eddie Aikau winter waves. Hotels triple.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Tropical light + light jacket evening.
Packing Checklist
Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
27.7°C
21°C
6/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
30°C
23.7°C
3.7/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
29.7°C
23°C
7/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
Current27°C
20.3°C
10.3/mo
Honolulu Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27° | 20° | 11d·100mm | 7h | 70% | 8 | Very busy | Peak | |
| February (Best) | 27° | 20° | 9d·80mm | 8h | 68% | 9 | Very busy | Peak |
| March (Best) | 27° | 20° | 7d·60mm | 8h | 67% | 9 | Busy | Shoulder |
| April (Best) | 28° | 21° | 6d·30mm | 9h | 65% | 10 | Busy | Shoulder |
| May (Best) | 28° | 22° | 5d·30mm | 10h | 65% | 11 | Very busy | Peak |
| June (Best) | 29° | 23° | 4d·15mm | 11h | 63% | 11 | Very busy | Peak |
| July (Best) | 30° | 24° | 3d·10mm | 11h | 65% | 12 | Very busy | Peak |
| August (Best) | 31° | 24° | 4d·15mm | 11h | 65% | 12 | Very busy | Peak |
| September (Best) | 30° | 24° | 5d·25mm | 10h | 65% | 11 | Busy | Shoulder |
| October (Best) | 30° | 23° | 7d·50mm | 9h | 67% | 9 | Moderate | Shoulder |
| November (Best) | 29° | 22° | 9d·80mm | 8h | 70% | 8 | Moderate | Shoulder |
| 27° | 21° | 11d·100mm | 7h | 70% | 7 | Very busy | Peak |
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Honolulu December Hotel Picks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is December a good time to visit Honolulu?
Honolulu in December is high. Tourist crowds are very busy and flight/hotel prices are peak.
What's the average temperature in Honolulu in December?
Honolulu December averages a high of 27°C and a low of 21°C.
Does it rain much in Honolulu in December?
Honolulu December averages 100mm of rainfall over about 11 rainy days.
What should I wear in Honolulu in December?
Tropical light + light jacket evening.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Honolulu in December?
Honolulu December sunrise is 06:55 and sunset is 17:55, with 11h of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Honolulu in December?
Honolulu December air quality (AQI) averages 30, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 8μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Honolulu in December?
In December, Honolulu is great for Waikiki, Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor Day Dec 7.
Is December peak season in Honolulu?
Honolulu December crowds are very busy and prices are peak. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.
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Why you can trust weather guide
Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.