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Coldest beach in Hawaii in December

111 coastal locations in Hawaii ranked by their typical December sea temperature. State-wide average in December: 25.6°C.

Coldest in December

Laysan Island, Hawaii

24.3°C

State December average

25.6°C

across 111 coastal locations in Hawaii

Vs annual mean

-0.2°C

below the year-round state average

What the Hawaii water feels like in December

This water temperature is comparable to that of a swimming pool, but it might be higher than most open water swimmers prefer for serious swimming. Make sure to drink plenty of water before and after swimming and don't wear a wetsuit to avoid overheating.

Hawaii monthly average 24.4°C to 27.2°C
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  • Warmest month September 27.2°C
  • Coldest month March 24.4°C
  • Annual mean 25.8°C
  • Months above 20°C 12 of 12

Where December fits in the year

December sits inside the state pattern shown on the left. Browse a different month for a fresh ranking.

Hawaii sea temperature map (live)

Today's reading at every Hawaii beach we track. The list below uses the typical December mean from a decade of daily history.

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Top 50 coldest Hawaii beaches in December

Sorted by typical December mean. Click any beach for the full location page.

# Location December mean
1 Hilo Hawaii 25.5°C
2 Kahului Hawaii 25.5°C
3 Kihei Hawaii 25.5°C
4 Kaunakakai Hawaii 25.5°C
5 Molokai Hawaii 25.5°C
6 Ewa Beach Hawaii 25.5°C
7 Ko Olina Hawaii 25.5°C
8 Maili Hawaii 25.5°C
9 Makaha Hawaii 25.5°C
10 Nanakuli Hawaii 25.5°C
11 Oahu Hawaii 25.5°C
12 Waianae Hawaii 25.5°C
13 Waipahu Hawaii 25.5°C
14 Hana Hawaii 25.4°C
15 Kauai Hawaii 25.4°C
16 Aiea Hawaii 25.3°C
17 Heeia Hawaii 25.3°C
18 Hickam Housing Hawaii 25.3°C
19 Honolulu Hawaii 25.3°C
20 Iroquois Point Hawaii 25.3°C
21 Kahaluu Hawaii 25.3°C
22 Kaimana Beach Hawaii 25.3°C
23 Kaneohe Hawaii 25.3°C
24 Pearl City Hawaii 25.3°C
25 Waikiki Hawaii 25.3°C
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26 East Island, French Frigate Shoals, Hawaii Hawaii 25.3°C
27 Anahola Hawaii 25.3°C
28 Anini Beach Hawaii 25.3°C
29 Hanalei Hawaii 25.3°C
30 Kapaa Hawaii 25.3°C
31 Princeville Hawaii 25.3°C
32 Wailua Hawaii 25.3°C
33 French Frigate Shoals Hawaii 25.3°C
34 Hanauma Bay Hawaii 25.3°C
35 Kailua Hawaii 25.3°C
36 Lanikai Hawaii 25.3°C
37 Waimanalo Beach Hawaii 25.3°C
38 Banzai Pipeline Hawaii 25.3°C
39 Ehukai Beach Park Hawaii 25.3°C
40 Haleiwa Hawaii 25.3°C
41 North Shore Hawaii 25.3°C
42 Sunset Beach Hawaii 25.3°C
43 Waialua Hawaii 25.3°C
44 Waimea Bay Hawaii 25.3°C
45 Hauula Hawaii 25.2°C
46 Kaaawa Hawaii 25.2°C
47 Kahuku Hawaii 25.2°C
48 Laie Hawaii 25.2°C
49 Punaluu Hawaii 25.2°C
50 Laysan Island, Hawaii Hawaii 24.3°C

Warmest 10 in Hawaii in December

Same data flipped. The warmest spots in the state for this month.

# Location December mean
1 Napoopoo, Kealakekua Bay, Hawaii Island, Hawaii Hawaii 26.4°C
2 Kealakekua Bay Hawaii 26.1°C
3 Mahukona, Hawaii Island, Hawaii Hawaii 26.1°C
4 Island of Hawaii Hawaii 26.0°C
5 Kahaluu-Keauhou Hawaii 26.0°C
6 Kailua Kona Hawaii 26.0°C
7 Honuapo, Hawaii Island, Hawaii Hawaii 26.0°C
8 Kuheia Bay, Kahoolawe Island, Hawaii Hawaii 26.0°C
9 Smuggler Cove, Kahoolawe Island, Hawaii Hawaii 26.0°C
10 Kua Bay Hawaii 26.0°C

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