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Water temperature in Hanalei (HI) in December

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Is it warm enough to swim in Hanalei in December? Average water temperature in Hanalei in December is 77.2°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest sea in Hanalei in December is 80.1°F, and the coldest is 74.7°F. Average high air temperature in Hanalei in December is 79°F, and average low temperature is 66°F. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Hanalei

Changes water temperature in Hanalei in December 2025, 2024

To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Hanalei for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in Hanalei, the selected years in the table also show the values of the maximum and minimum temperatures on each of the days of December.

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Day 2025 2024 Min Max
December 1 77.4°F76.8°F79.5°F
December 2 77.4°F76.1°F79.5°F
December 3 77.4°F76.1°F79.3°F
December 4 77.2°F76.5°F79.3°F
December 5 77.4°F76.6°F79.2°F
December 6 76.8°F76.5°F79.5°F
December 7 76.8°F76.5°F79.5°F
December 8 76.8°F76.3°F79.7°F
December 9 76.8°F76.3°F79.7°F
December 10 76.6°F76.3°F79.9°F
December 11 76.8°F76.3°F79.9°F
December 12 76.8°F76.1°F80.1°F
December 13 76.8°F76.1°F80.1°F
December 14 76.5°F76.1°F79.9°F
December 15 76.3°F76.3°F79.9°F
Day 2025 2024 Min Max
December 16 76.5°F75.9°F79.7°F
December 17 76.8°F75.9°F79.5°F
December 18 76.6°F75.9°F79.3°F
December 19 76.5°F75.7°F79.2°F
December 20 76.3°F75.7°F79°F
December 21 76.5°F75.6°F78.8°F
December 22 76.3°F75.6°F78.6°F
December 23 76.5°F75.6°F78.6°F
December 24 76.5°F75.4°F78.8°F
December 25 76.5°F75.4°F78.6°F
December 26 76.5°F75.2°F78.6°F
December 27 76.5°F75°F78.4°F
December 28 76.6°F74.8°F78.4°F
December 29 76.5°F74.8°F78.4°F
December 30 76.5°F74.8°F78.4°F
December 31 76.5°F74.7°F78.4°F
Hanalei water temp chart in December

Average water temperature in Hanalei in December over a decade

20152016201720182019
77.5°F76.8°F76.1°F77°F79.2°F
20202021202220232024
79°F77.4°F77°F77.7°F76.6°F

Hanalei sea state in December

Chart comparing the height of waves in Hanalei in December over the past years. The red line indicates the height of the waves when swimming in the sea is prohibited. To view the current sea conditions, click on the graph.

Waves height in Hanalei in December

Weather and climate in Hanalei in December

This data display average monthly climate indicators in Hanalei in December based on our historical weather readings over a period of ten years. In addition to temperature, we include data on the number of rainy and sunny days so you can have all the information about your destination before your trip

  • Average HIGH temperature79°F
  • Average LOW temperature66°F
  • Average rainfall days16 days
  • Average rainfall282mm/11.1''
  • Average daylight11h
  • Average sunshine5h
  • Average UV index6

Hanalei water temperature during other months:

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Where is the warm sea water in December?

Want to know where the water temperature in December is good for swimming? Select the continent of interest, the day of the month and the required water temperature

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Temperature in neighboring cities

The nearest locations with the average water temperature in December. In addition, the maximum and minimum water temperatures for that month, recorded over the last decade, are shown

AvrMinMax
Princeville77.2°F74.7°F80.1°F
Hideaway Beach77.2°F74.7°F80.1°F
Anini Beach77.2°F74.7°F80.1°F
Tunnels Beach77.2°F74.7°F80.1°F
Secret Beach77.2°F74.7°F80.1°F
Haena Beach77.2°F74.8°F80.2°F
Kee Beach77.2°F74.8°F80.2°F
Lydgate Beach77.4°F74.7°F80.6°F
Hanapepe77.7°F74.8°F80.8°F
Eleele77.7°F74.8°F80.8°F

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