How crowded is Hawaii during Christmas?

One of the busiest times in Hawaii is the 10-day vacation period from December 22nd to New Year's Eve. Daily arrivals are 20% higher than the December average in the days leading up to Christmas as people arrive from across the world, mainly from the west coast of America and Canada, for their Christmas vacation.



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With excellent December weather and classic holiday season markers like Christmas trees and lights, along with fun events celebrating Hawaiian Christmas traditions, it's one of the most unique times to visit the Hawaiian Islands.

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It's a great tourist destination for a holiday: warm, has lovely beaches, lots of nature, lots of activities, etc. It's America, and people like to visit America, but it's not as far as the mainland.

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December (except for the first week), January and February are the busiest months, when prices for airfare and accommodations are at their highest. In particular, the last two weeks of December and the first week of January are prime times for travel, and hotels and flights are often booked to capacity.

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Generally, the best time to visit Hawaii for the most ideal overall weather, lowest statewide rates, and the fewest visitors on-island is April and May during the spring and September and October during the fall. Some refer to these times as Hawaii's 'off-season period' or 'shoulder months.

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Spring and Autumn are the “low” or “off” season in Hawaii. April through mid-June, and September through mid-December see the fewest tourists. This can result in a wider variety of options for you when it comes to hotels, transportation, and attractions.

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Hawaii is expensive at Christmas. Hotels, vacation rentals, rental car companies, and flights are at a premium during this busy time of year in Hawaii. For example, hotel average daily rates were 24% or $69 higher than the yearly average during Christmas (source: Hawaii Tourism Authority.)

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Families often decorate palm trees with bright lights and string ornaments on outdoor hanging plants. Christmas carols are sung to the sounds of ukuleles and slack key guitars while dancers perform the hula. Most homes don't have fireplaces, so stockings are hung throughout the house.

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December on Maui is the perfect escape from cold weather. Daytime temperatures remain comfortable in the low-80's and rarely drop below 70 at night. Though December is one of Maui's rainiest months, most rain showers (and large surf) are confined to the island's north shore.

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Sometimes Christmas dinner consists of a traditional lu'au, complete with a pig roasted in an underground pit, chicken long rice (chicken noodle soup, Hawaiian style), lomilomi salmon, and poi. A less formal get-together is called kanikapila (kah-nee-kah-PEE-lah), which means to make music.

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Oahu is the best Hawaiian island for Christmas. Oahu is the least busy, the cheapest Hawaiian island to visit, and offers the most Christmas activities. The island of Hawai'i is a close second best as the days are warmer and there are fewer rainy days in December.

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The winter months see the most rain overall with about 3.5 inches of precipitation every month. Mid-December to March is also the peak tourist season in Hawaii. It's still a great time to go to Hawaii to get away from the winter, but expect higher rates at hotels and resorts and more crowds.

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Some months bring more tourists and visitors to Hawaii than others. If you're planning a January visit to Hawaii, you may be wondering how busy the state will be during your trip. Compared to late December, when many visitors flock to Hawaii to celebrate the holidays, January is slightly less crowded.

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The beautiful islands only have two seasons: the summer months, from May to October, and the “winter” months, from November to April. However, the best weather is in July, with an average high of 88° F and only light rainfall. The average temperature in Hawai'i in July usually doesn't fall below the mid-70s.

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Hawai?i's Christmas traditions include Santa leaving gifts under a tropical Christmas tree and families spending time together. There's no-snow, Santa wears surf shorts and Mele Kalikimaka (Merry Christmas) is the Hawaiian season's greeting!

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Shorts and t-shirt, mostly. Certainly nothing more than chinos/capris and a lightweight, long-sleeved shirt/top. You'll want to bring a light jacket or sweater; evenings can be cool. Rain probably won't be an all-day affair, but the north shore will certainly be cooler, and it gets more rain in winter.

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While many vacations are five to seven days long, we recommend staying for at least 10 days to enjoy your Hawaiian vacation. The time change is difficult to adjust to at first and takes about 3 days to get fully acclimated. So, allowing a couple days to get over the jet lag is important.

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Hawaii is a beautiful state with six main islands to explore. Each island has beautiful beaches and natural beauty, but if you're a first-time visitor, O?ahu is the best island to visit. The Hawaiian island that is home to the state capital (Honolulu) has something for everyone.

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Pacific Ocean temperatures on Honolulu shores are warmer than those of Hilo, but both are still swim-worthy at 77 and 73 degrees, respectively. Ocean temperatures in December all around the Hawaiian islands rest comfortably at about 77 degrees.

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