The weather in December in Honolulu

It's warm in December in Honolulu with an average temperature of 28°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 27°C to a high of 29°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 21°C and 23°C.

Looking for great weather? December is a good time to be in Honolulu. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Honolulu, Hawaii. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 31°C in 2020, Honolulu reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 21°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 14°C to a highest value of 25°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Honolulu is 27°C this month. Nice and warm for a swim.

Rainfall amount

In December, there is an average of 61 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.

Daily weather in December for Honolulu

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Honolulu. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

December weather comparison

  Honolulu New York
Average temperature 28°C 9°C
Max. temperature 29°C 12°C
Min. temperature 21°C -5°C
Total precipitation 61 mm 133 mm
Rainy days 9 days 17 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in Honolulu with hot temps, averaging around 28°C during the day and nights around 22°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps stay steady at around 28°C, with nights around 22°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Honolulu is around 28°C, while nighttime temps are about 22°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in December in Honolulu, Hawaii. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in December in Honolulu

Temperature in December in Honolulu over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Honolulu, Hawaii. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in December in Honolulu

Total precipitation in December in Honolulu over the years

Daily UV index in December in Honolulu

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Honolulu, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Honolulu by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Honolulu. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.