What is the weather like in the winter (December, January, February)?
Winter is our rainy season, but that doesn’t mean it rains all the time everywhere. Rather it is a time that the weather can be more unsettled and changeable as storm systems and cold fronts extend far enough south in the Pacific to impact Hawaii. When one of these weather systems affects island weather, it usually means several days with lighter winds, increased humidity and cloudiness with showers and heavier thunderstorms possible. It is unusual for any rain to last more than a few hours, so even on the wetter days, the sun usually shines. Still, about 50% of the time, normal tradewind weather dominates, which means a nice breeze with lots of sun and a few mainly brief and light showers, especially along east sides of the islands and near the mountains. Daytime temperatures are usually in the upper 70s with lows in the mid to upper 60s at lower elevations. After a cold front, it is possible for temperatures to dip into the 50s at night and only reach the low 70s during the day. If y
