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What to wear in Hawaii in December

By PackTheLook · Updated 28 October 2026

Highs28°C (82°F)
Lows21°C (70°F)
Rainy days~9
Daylight10.5 h
CrowdsPeak season

December averages for Honolulu International Airport. Source

December is busy over the holidays, with whales returning and festive lights. Warm with showers. Beach clothes, a resort-dinner outfit and a fleece for volcano trips.

☀️ By day

Swimwear plus a light rain jacket.

🌙 Evening

A warm jacket for summit sunrises, and festive aloha wear.

What's on in December

Typical dates. Many festivals follow lunar calendars, so check this year's dates before you book.

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

December 7

A memorial ceremony at Pearl Harbor. Dress respectfully and follow the strict no-bag policy.

December packing essentials

Your December outfit list

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Dress code

  • Aloha casual is the dress code almost everywhere; resort restaurants may ask for collared shirts and closed shoes for men.
  • Swimwear is fine at the beach; add a cover-up for shops and restaurants.
  • Use reef-safe (mineral) sunscreen — Hawaii bans oxybenzone and octinoxate sunscreens.

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Good weather elsewhere in December

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