Best Time to Visit Honolulu, Hawaii
United States · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
Weather-wise, January and April to September is the best time to visit Honolulu. Temperatures barely change through the year: highs stay between 24°C and 28°C, so rainfall matters far more than heat when choosing when to go. The rainy season runs over March; March is the wettest month with about 102 mm (4.0 in) of rain.
Honolulu weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°C 76°F | 22°C 71°F | 64 mm | 11 | 76% | 5.8 | Excellent 8.6 |
| February | 24°C 76°F | 22°C 71°F | 81 mm | 13 | 75% | 5.5 | Good 7.9 |
| March | 25°C 76°F | 22°C 71°F | 102 mm | 15 | 76% | 5.1 | Good 6.8 |
| April | 25°C 78°F | 22°C 72°F | 53 mm | 12 | 75% | 5.6 | Excellent 8.6 |
| May | 26°C 79°F | 23°C 74°F | 44 mm | 11 | 74% | 7 | Excellent 8.9 |
| June | 27°C 81°F | 24°C 75°F | 35 mm | 10 | 74% | 7.8 | Excellent 9.1 |
| July | 28°C 82°F | 25°C 76°F | 41 mm | 11 | 74% | 7.6 | Excellent 8.9 |
| August | 28°C 83°F | 25°C 77°F | 42 mm | 9 | 74% | 7.7 | Excellent 9.2 |
| September | 28°C 83°F | 25°C 77°F | 50 mm | 12 | 74% | 7.1 | Excellent 8.6 |
| October | 28°C 82°F | 25°C 76°F | 69 mm | 14 | 75% | 5.8 | Excellent 8 |
| November | 26°C 80°F | 24°C 75°F | 74 mm | 16 | 76% | 5.2 | Good 7.3 |
| December | 25°C 77°F | 23°C 73°F | 95 mm | 15 | 77% | 5.4 | Good 6.9 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Honolulu?
The best time to visit Honolulu is January and April to September, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Honolulu?
September is the hottest month in Honolulu, with an average high of 28°C (83°F).
What is the coldest month in Honolulu?
February is the coldest month in Honolulu, with an average low of 22°C (71°F).
What is the rainiest month in Honolulu?
March is the wettest month, with about 102 mm (4.0 in) of rain. June is the driest, with 35 mm (1.4 in).
When is the rainy season in Honolulu?
The rainy season in Honolulu is March.
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