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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.

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Short answer

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

Honolulu is warmest in August (highs near 84°F) and coldest in January (lows around 65°F), with roughly 30 inches of precipitation across the year and December the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is January, February, March and April.

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, 1991-2020 averages

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
76°
65°
Warm
Feb
76°
67°
Warm
Mar
77°
67°
Warm
Apr
78°
68°
Warm
May
79°
69°
Warm
Jun
81°
71°
Warm
Jul
83°
72°
Warm
Aug
84°
73°
Warm
Sep
84°
73°
Warm
Oct
84°
71°
Warm
Nov
80°
70°
Warm
Dec
78°
66°
Warm
Wettest

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Honolulu?
The most comfortable time to visit Honolulu is usually January, February, March and April, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest December rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Honolulu?
August is the warmest month in Honolulu, averaging highs near 84°F.
What is the coldest month in Honolulu?
January is the coldest month in Honolulu, with lows around 65°F.
When is the rainy season in Honolulu?
The wettest month in Honolulu is usually December, out of roughly 30 inches of precipitation across the year.

Honolulu month by month