Honolulu in December
Holiday peak
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
December is one of the weakest months in Honolulu.
December brings the Honolulu Marathon, holiday events and the first whales, along with the busiest weeks of the year.
December in detail
What December actually feels like
- Weather
- 21–28°C
- Warm, with showers.
- Crowds
- Very High
- Very busy over the holidays.
- Prices
- $$$$
- The highest rates of the year.
+Holiday lights and the Honolulu Marathon.
–The busiest, most expensive weeks.
My tip for December
Travel in early December for lower prices.
- Holidays
- Events
How December compares
Against the other eleven months
12th of 12 overall in Honolulu, 9th for weather, 12th for space, 12th for value. The emptiest month is September; the best value is May.
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What’s on in Honolulu in December
- Winter high season
- The most visitors and the highest prices, especially over the holidays.
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Weather
Weather in Honolulu in December
In December Honolulu averages a high of 28°C (82°F) and a low of 21°C (70°F), with about 55 mm of rain or snow over 9 wet days. The warmest month is August (around 32°C) and the coolest is January (around 27°C); the wettest month is March.
- Average high
- 28°C
- 82°F
- Average low
- 21°C
- 70°F
- Precipitation
- 55 mm
- Wet days
- 9
Climate data: NOAA (Honolulu International Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Honolulu in December: the questions people ask
- Is December a good time to visit Honolulu?
- December is one of the weakest months in Honolulu. It ranks 12 of 12 months in Honolulu overall (9 for weather, 12 for space, 12 for value). The main upside: Holiday lights and the Honolulu Marathon. The main downside: The busiest, most expensive weeks.
- What is the weather like in Honolulu in December?
- Average highs are around 28°C and lows around 21°C. Expect about 55 mm of rain or snow over roughly 9 wet days. Warm, with showers. For comparison, the warmest month is August (around 32°C) and the coolest is January (around 27°C).
- Is Honolulu crowded in December?
- Crowds are very high. Very busy over the holidays. The quietest month is September.
- How expensive is Honolulu in December?
- Prices are at level 4 of 5 ($$$$). The highest rates of the year. The best-value month is May.
- When is the best time to visit Honolulu?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, September is the best month overall (December ranks 12 of 12). The quietest month is September and the best value is May.
Still going to Honolulu in December?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — the busiest, most expensive weeks.
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