Maui weather in December
Maui in December averages 23°C (74°F) and 66 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in Maui, December is the fourth coldest and the second wettest.
- Average temp
- 23°C (74°F)
19–28°C · 65–82°F
- Rainfall
- 66 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- —
- Wind
- 18 km/h
What is Maui like in December?
Daytime
Days are warm, typically in the mid-20s°C or above.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings stay warm.
What should I pack for Maui in December?
A light rain jacket
About 66 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
December compared with November and January
December in Maui is 1.4°C cooler than November and 22 mm wetter than it, which averages 25°C (76°F).
December in Maui is 0.9°C warmer than January and about as wet as it, which averages 22°C (72°F).
Daylight in Maui in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 10 hours 53 minutes in Maui, rising about 06:54 and setting about 17:47 local time.
No month in Maui has less daylight than December.
Where to stay in Maui
Dates are a starting point for December.
Travel guides for Maui
What to read before you book.
Maui weather by month
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How December compares with the rest of the year
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| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22°C / 72°F | 61 mm |
| February | 22°C / 72°F | 51 mm |
| March | 23°C / 73°F | 67 mm |
| April | 24°C / 75°F | 33 mm |
| May | 25°C / 76°F | 19 mm |
| June | 26°C / 78°F | 5 mm |
| July | 26°C / 80°F | 14 mm |
| August | 27°C / 80°F | 14 mm |
| September | 27°C / 80°F | 12 mm |
| October | 26°C / 79°F | 21 mm |
| November | 25°C / 76°F | 44 mm |
| December | 23°C / 74°F | 66 mm |
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FAQs about Maui in December
December climate averages for Maui, 1991–2020.
Maui averages 23°C (74°F) in December, ranging from about 19°C (65°F) at night to 28°C (82°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 66 mm falls across December, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. December averages 23°C (74°F) against 22°C (72°F) in January — 0.9°C warmer.
December is 1.4°C cooler than November, and 22 mm wetter.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; December sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what December is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 10 hours 53 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Maui.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 06:54 and sunset about 17:47 local time. Both shift across the month.
