Maui in December
December is one of the weakest months for a beach trip to Maui: a typical day grades A-, the 10th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 82°F, water around 77°F and about a 28% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically very busy (Christmas & holiday break).
Maui month by month
Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.
- JanA-81°F
- FebA-81°F
- MarA-82°F
- AprA83°F
- MayA85°F
- JunA87°F
- JulA88°F
- AugA89°F
- SepA89°F
- OctA87°F
- NovA85°F
- DecA-82°F
November: A · December: A- · January: A-. The best months are usually September, October and November, and the weakest are February and March.
Best beaches in Maui in December
Resorts with the best typical December, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical Dec | This week |
|---|---|---|
| The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas, Ka'anapali | A | SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas | A | SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Aston Mahana at Kaanapali | A | SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Paia Inn | A | SatA-SunB+MonA-TueAWedA- |
| Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa | A | SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Maui Seaside Hotel | A | SatA-SunB+MonA-TueAWedA- |
| Maui Schooner | A | SatASunA-MonATueAWedA |
| Hale Kamaole | A | SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
How it compares
Maui is among the best-graded beach destinations in December. Every destination in December.
Questions
- Is December a good time to visit Maui?
- December is one of the weakest months for a beach trip to Maui: a typical day grades A-, the 10th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 82°F, water around 77°F and about a 28% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically very busy (Christmas & holiday break).
- How warm is Maui in December?
- Typical highs are about 82°F and the sea is about 77°F. Most swimmers find it comfortable.
- Is December hurricane season in Maui?
- No. Storm risk is very low in December.
- How crowded is Maui in December?
- Typically very busy, around Christmas & holiday break. The quietest months are usually September and October.
Plan it
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 35 resorts here (median resort): 6 years of ERA5 climate normals, the seasonal pattern of the Atlantic sargassum belt, holiday crowd calendars and historical storm tracks. Any given year can differ; check the 16-day forecast before you go.