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What to wear in Honolulu (Hawaii) in December
A practical December packing list for Honolulu (Hawaii) starts here: light daytime clothing is usually comfortable, with one light layer for strong air-conditioning or late evenings. A compact umbrella is worth carrying for passing showers or wetter days.
Travel takeaway: For many travelers, these temperatures are comfortable for city sightseeing when you pack one flexible layer.
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Honolulu (Hawaii): 12-month travel weather
Honolulu is warm year-round. May–October is usually drier, while November–April sees somewhat more rain, often as short showers.
Monthly labels summarize typical climate patterns for trip planning. Always check the latest forecast and tropical-storm alerts before departure.
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Honolulu (Hawaii) 2026 events & busy periods
Check major events, holidays and periods that may affect crowds, transport or opening hours.
🎊 Featured event
King Kamehameha Celebration
📅 Jun 12, 2026 · Oʻahu lei-draping ceremony
A traditional ceremony drapes long flower leis over the King Kamehameha I statue in downtown Honolulu, with related commemorative events and possible nearby traffic changes.
Check official source →⚠️ Busy / closure period
Aloha Festivals
📅 Centered on September each year · details vary
Hawaiian music, hula, parades and street events take place around Waikīkī. Kalākaua Avenue can be especially busy on major event days.
Check official source →Event dates, holiday schedules and opening hours can change. Recheck the linked official tourism or government source before departure.
Honolulu (Hawaii) Weather in December
2016–2025 · 10 complete years averaged · °F
Honolulu (Hawaii) in December · recent 3 years
Compare the most recent complete year with the two years before it. Daily high / low temperatures are shown in °F.
CalendarNo measurable rain🌧️ Rain⛈️ Thunderstorm❄️ SnowHigh / Low · °F
⭐ December 2025 · latest complete year☔ 14 days · 82.4 mm
4
🌦️
28.9°C/19.8°C
🌧️ 1.3 mm
5
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26.6°C/22.3°C
🌧️ 2.1 mm
7
🌧️
26.2°C/21.2°C
🌧️ 2.2 mm
13
🌧️
27.3°C/20.7°C
🌧️ 3.2 mm
14
🌧️
24.1°C/21.3°C
🌧️ 30.6 mm
15
🌦️
25.8°C/21.1°C
🌧️ 6.6 mm
16
🌦️
25.5°C/22.4°C
🌧️ 7.5 mm
18
🌦️
23.9°C/20.8°C
🌧️ 2.3 mm
19
🌦️
25.1°C/20.4°C
🌧️ 5.9 mm
20
🌦️
25.7°C/20.5°C
🌧️ 2.7 mm
27
🌦️
25.1°C/20.2°C
🌧️ 2.8 mm
28
🌦️
26.3°C/18.5°C
🌧️ 2.1 mm
December 2024☔ 2 days · 17.6 mm
29
🌦️
25.8°C/19.7°C
🌧️ 2.1 mm
December 2023☔ 8 days · 34.7 mm
1
🌧️
25.2°C/20.3°C
🌧️ 12.7 mm
5
🌦️
25.8°C/22.5°C
🌧️ 1.7 mm
12
🌦️
26.6°C/20.8°C
🌧️ 1.3 mm
13
🌦️
24.4°C/20.1°C
🌧️ 4.6 mm
18
🌦️
23.3°C/19.9°C
🌧️ 1.8 mm
19
🌦️
25.1°C/20.5°C
🌧️ 1.3 mm
Historical calendars use Open-Meteo reanalysis data. A rainy day is counted when daily precipitation is at least 1 mm. Conditions at a specific hotel, beach or station can differ.
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