Best time to visit Honolulu
The best months to visit Honolulu are January, February and March, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.
January, February and March score best for Honolulu weather:
- January27° / 19°CJanuary is warm but wetter, so pair Pearl Harbor reservations with a flexible Waikīkī beach window.
- February27° / 20°CFebruary keeps winter surf and passing showers, with North Shore waves stronger than south-shore Waikiki sets.
- March27° / 20°CMarch is still a wetter trade-wind month, so bring a light layer for Mānoa Falls and Punchbowl overlooks.
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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Honolulu weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Rainy days | Daylight | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryBest weather | 27° | 19° | 45 | 5 | 11h | 25° |
| FebruaryBest weather | 27° | 20° | 50 | 5 | 11h | 25° |
| MarchBest weather | 27° | 20° | 60 | 5 | 12h | 25° |
| April | 28° | 21° | 20 | 4 | 13h | 25° |
| May | 29° | 22° | 20 | 3 | 13h | 26° |
| June | 30° | 23° | 15 | 2 | 13h | 26° |
| July | 31° | 24° | 15 | 3 | 13h | 26° |
| August | 32° | 24° | 20 | 2 | 13h | 27° |
| September | 31° | 24° | 20 | 4 | 12h | 27° |
| October | 30° | 23° | 40 | 4 | 12h | 27° |
| November | 29° | 22° | 55 | 5 | 11h | 26° |
| December | 28° | 21° | 55 | 5 | 11h | 26° |
Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.
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Honolulu month by month
JanuaryBest weather
Honolulu in January: 27°C high, 19°C low, 45mm rain over 5 days, 10.8h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
FebruaryBest weather
Honolulu in February: 27°C high, 20°C low, 50mm rain over 5 days, 11.3h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
MarchBest weather
Honolulu in March: 27°C high, 20°C low, 60mm rain over 5 days, 11.9h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
April
Honolulu in April: 28°C high, 21°C low, 20mm rain over 4 days, 12.5h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
May
Honolulu in May: 29°C high, 22°C low, 20mm rain over 3 days, 13h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
June
Honolulu in June: 30°C high, 23°C low, 15mm rain over 2 days, 13.3h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
July
Honolulu in July: 31°C high, 24°C low, 15mm rain over 3 days, 13.2h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
August
Honolulu in August: 32°C high, 24°C low, 20mm rain over 2 days, 12.7h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
September
Honolulu in September: 31°C high, 24°C low, 20mm rain over 4 days, 12.1h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
October
Honolulu in October: 30°C high, 23°C low, 40mm rain over 4 days, 11.5h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
November
Honolulu in November: 29°C high, 22°C low, 55mm rain over 5 days, 11h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
December
Honolulu in December: 28°C high, 21°C low, 55mm rain over 5 days, 10.7h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
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