SeasonMapLahaina weather in December
United States
December in Lahaina: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Lahaina · #263 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 86/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Lahaina in December
Other months in Lahaina
Lahaina's forum calls May a lovely time — neither too hot nor too cold, partly cloudy with scattered showers usually in the evening or early morning that leave plenty of beach time during the day. Regulars flag it as noticeably less crowded than summer, and note anyone heading up to Haleakalā for sunrise needs warm clothes regardless of how pleasant it is down on the coast.
Add your own note from Lahaina's card on the map.
Lahaina climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 27°C / 81°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 20°C / 68°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 28°C / 82°F | |
| Sea temperature | 26°C / 79°F | 😎 warm sea |
| Rainfall | 78 mm / 3.1 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 72% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 19°C / 66°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.9 h | |
| Wind | 27 km/h / 17 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 33 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Lahaina in December
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyWinter / Christmas break in United States, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Lahaina's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherLahaina's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Lahaina in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Rule
Rebuilding access rules
1 Jan – 31 DecClosuresFront Street reopened to traffic on 1 August 2026, but Market Street, Papelekane Street and Mokuhinia Place remain closed for harbor dredging and rebuilding. The county asks visitors to come for the businesses that have reopened, not to look at what burned. Source ↗
- Season
North swell season
1 Nov – 31 Mar · usuallySurf seasonRiskThe big north-west swells that light up Honolua Bay and Peahi arrive from November. Lahaina itself sits in the lee and stays flat, but the channel crossings to Lanai and Molokai get called off on the largest days.
- Nature
Humpback whale season
15 Dec – 15 MayThe Auau Channel between Maui, Lanai and Molokai holds the densest breeding population in Hawaii, and the federal sanctuary season runs mid-December to mid-May. February is peak, and the seawall is enough.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Lahaina — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Lahaina?
Lahaina in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Lahaina?
- December in Lahaina: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Lahaina on SeasonMap's comfort score (86/100).
- What is the weather like in Lahaina in December?
- In December, Lahaina averages a daily high of 27.2°C and a low of 20°C, with about 77.6 mm of rain over roughly 7.7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Lahaina in December?
- Lahaina has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 33 in December.
Other months in Lahaina
Compare Lahaina in December
Warmer or cooler than Lahaina in December
Similar destinations in North America — December
Within 300 km: Maui's Humpback whale season on 15 Dec – 15 May, and Honolulu's Triple Crown of Surfing around 12 Nov – 20 Dec.