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Honolulu Marathon Weather Guide
Weather conditions at the Honolulu Marathon in December Hawaii.
Run Window TeamMay 2, 20261 min read
The Honolulu Marathon in December offers unique tropical race conditions.
Honolulu December Weather
Typical conditions:
- 70-80°F (21-27°C)
- Moderate humidity
- Possible trade winds
- Sunrise during race
The Heat Factor
Despite December:
- Warmer than mainland expectations
- Humidity affects performance
- Heat preparation still valuable
Race Day Experience
5am start:
- Dark and cooler at start
- Sunrise during race
- Warming through morning
- No cutoff time pressure
Trade Winds
The benefit: Trade winds provide some cooling.
Variable: Not guaranteed every year.
Preparation for Honolulu
What to train:
- Some heat acclimation
- Humidity running
- Earlier wake-up (5am start)
The Tropical Marathon Experience
Unique factors:
- Scenic route
- International participants
- Relaxed atmosphere
- Different from mainland marathons
Honolulu offers warm December marathon conditions. Expect tropical weather, not mainland cold.
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