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The best time to visit Honolulu

Month-by-month climate averages for Honolulu, HI, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Honolulu is usually January, February and March, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest May rain is behind you.

Honolulu is warmest in August (highs near 85°F) and coldest in January (lows around 67°F), with roughly 22 inches of precipitation across the year and May the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is January, February and March.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Honolulu forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Honolulu weather by month

what to expect in Honolulu through the year

Here is Honolulu's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Honolulu by season.

Jan
78°
67°
Warm
Feb
77°
68°
Warm
Mar
78°
68°
Warm
Apr
79°
69°
Warm
May
80°
70°
Warm
Wettest
Jun
82°
72°
Warm
Jul
84°
73°
Warm
Aug
85°
74°
Hot
Sep
85°
74°
Hot
Oct
85°
72°
Hot
Nov
81°
71°
Warm
Dec
80°
68°
Warm

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Honolulu?
The most comfortable time to visit Honolulu is usually January, February and March, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest May rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Honolulu?
August is the warmest month in Honolulu, averaging highs near 85°F.
What is the coldest month in Honolulu?
January is the coldest month in Honolulu, with lows around 67°F.
When is the rainy season in Honolulu?
The wettest month in Honolulu is usually May, out of roughly 22 inches of precipitation across the year.

Honolulu month by month

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