Oahu in December
Weather, crowds, and prices, and whether December is your month.
Holiday peak in Waikiki; Pipeline season for spectators. Expect highs around 81°F, regular showers, peak crowds, and peak prices.
The bigger picture for Oahu
- Best overall: April-May and September-October for the best balance.
- Best value: September-October: summer-calm water, shoulder prices.
- Watch out for: Late December-early January: peak prices; big winter surf closes North Shore swimming.
See the complete best-time-to-visit guide for Oahu →
What a Oahu trip costs in December
A 7-night Oahu trip for two in December runs about $5,800, covering flights, lodging, and food. That makes December the most expensive month of the year, prices drop to about $3,950 by September.
See the full Oahu cost breakdown →Oahu month by month
| Month | High/Low | Rain | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80/66° | Regular showers | Peak crowds | Peak prices |
| February | 80/65° | Regular showers | Busy | Peak prices |
| March | 81/67° | Regular showers | Peak crowds | Peak prices |
| April | 83/68° | Occasional showers | Busy | Above average |
| May | 85/70° | Occasional showers | Moderate | Good value |
| June | 87/72° | Very little rain | Busy | Above average |
| July | 88/73° | Very little rain | Peak crowds | Peak prices |
| August | 89/74° | Very little rain | Peak crowds | Above average |
| September | 88/73° | Very little rain | Moderate | Good value |
| October | 87/72° | Occasional showers | Moderate | Good value |
| November | 84/70° | Regular showers | Moderate | Good value |
| December ← | 81/67° | Regular showers | Peak crowds | Peak prices |
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