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Maui in December: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Maui in December is climatically well suited to city breaks, beach holidays and family holidays. The average daily high is around 24 °C, and the sea is about 25 °C. With about 13 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
77/100 · #11
Warmth
#8
Dryness
#10
Sun
#12
Sea warmth
#7
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Maui · DecemberPhoto: John P Salvatore · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 24 °C
- Average low
- 22 °C
- Sea
- 25 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 13 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 5 h/day
- Humidity
- 78 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 25 | 23 | 13 | 52 | 5.5 | 79 | 5.6 | 26 | 78 |
| December (selected) | 24 | 22 | 13 | 60 | 5.0 | 78 | 5.5 | 25 | 77 |
| January | 23 | 22 | 11 | 54 | 5.3 | 77 | 4.7 | 25 | 81 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: December (77/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | +1 | +0.9 °C | +0.9 °C | +0.1 | -8.2 mm | +0.5 h | +0.5 % | +0.1 m/s | +0.9 °C |
| January | +4 | -0.5 °C | -0.8 °C | -1.7 | -6.3 mm | +0.3 h | -1.2 % | -0.8 m/s | -0.6 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Maui in December?
The average daily high is around 24 °C, with an average daily low of about 22 °C.
Can you swim in Maui in December?
The sea is about 25 °C (warm).
Does it rain a lot in Maui in December?
The curated estimate is about 13 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 60 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Maui?
By the climate score, May, June, July and August are the strongest months for Maui. For a beach trip: June, July, August and September. December is not among them.