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Lihue in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Lihue in December and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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December

Weather in Lihue in December 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
December could be a good time to visit Lihue, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +77°F, and there are typically 3 sunny days in December. However, expect about 23 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 144 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • December is usually the wettest month of the year in Lihue;

Average weather

☀️
+77°F
Avg. max. temperature
+55°F
Min.
+86°F
Max.
144 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
23 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Lihue has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Lihue in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Lihue for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in December is +77°F with a maximum of +81°F and a minimum of +64°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 22% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +75°F to +79°F.

Is Lihue warm or cold in December?

Lihue is typically warm in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +79°F to +77°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +72°F to +70°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how December is compared to other months in Lihue:

Climate in Lihue in December

Lihue weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+79°F+77°F+75°F
Min. temperature
+61°F+55°F+55°F
Max. temperature
+86°F+86°F+84°F
Rainfall
138 mm144 mm108 mm
Wind
5 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
76%76%74%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1015 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
134
Cloudy days
457
Rainy days
252319
Snowy days
000

December weather is still as ok as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +79°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +77°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 138 mm to 144 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 76%. Winds are calmer in comparison to November, going down from 5 m/s to 4 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in December, from 1 to 3.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in January as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Lihue in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Lihue is gradually decreasing during December, going from 4 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Lihue based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in December is about 134 mm, with a 74% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 40 mm, which is moderate rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 23 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
December is one of the rainiest months in Lihue, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Lihue wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 74% chance of precipitation and 144 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 90% chance of precipitation and 80 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last December in Lihue?

This is the weather in Lihue in December 2024:
1 December
🌧️
+75°F
2 December
☀️
+81°F
3 December
☀️
+80°F
4 December
🌧️
+80°F
5 December
☁️
+80°F
6 December
🌧️
+79°F
7 December
☁️
+79°F
8 December
☀️
+81°F
9 December
☁️
+79°F
10 December
☁️
+80°F
11 December
🌧️
+80°F
12 December
🌧️
+80°F
13 December
🌧️
+78°F
14 December
☁️
+72°F
15 December
☁️
+75°F
16 December
🌧️
+77°F
17 December
🌧️
+76°F
18 December
🌧️
+75°F
19 December
🌧️
+76°F
20 December
🌧️
+74°F
21 December
🌧️
+74°F
22 December
🌧️
+77°F
23 December
🌧️
+77°F
24 December
☁️
+78°F
25 December
☁️
+78°F
26 December
☁️
+77°F
27 December
☁️
+78°F
28 December
☁️
+77°F
29 December
☁️
+76°F
30 December
☁️
+78°F
31 December
☁️
+80°F
In December 2024 Lihue had 3 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 14 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +77°F, with an absolute maximum of +81°F and a minimum of +72°F. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 51%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?

Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Lihue climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Lihue in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+74°F) and the highest in 2019 (+81°F). The driest year was 1983 with only 528 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1982 with 2613 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lihue in December:

Is December a good time to visit Lihue?

It’s always a good time to visit Lihue, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Lihue in December?

December is warm in Lihue. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Lihue rainy in December?

Lihue is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Lihue in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Lihue in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Lihue

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Lihue, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.